Analysis Of Being Consumed: Economics And Christian Desire By William Cavanaugh

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Being consumed: Economics and Christian Desire is one of William T. Cavanaugh’s books that contains four very powerful chapters in which a person can truly understand and maybe even relate in some cases. It’s all very self-explanatory and insightful. It is a book that is easy to read and offers many different theological perspectives when it comes to economics. About the Author: Cavanaugh is a Roman Catholic theologian and he is someone who is very interested in theological ethics and that is why he takes on the four subjects he does in the four different chapters of his book. He takes things seriously and also helps offer a Christian alternative. He is obviously very passionate about trying to offer a Christian or theological perspective since it can truly transform someone’s life! About the book: In the beginning of the book Cavanaugh offers a sharp opinion about the ‘free-market’ and it’s blurred visions of what freedom truly is. The book is very well-written; Cavanaugh truly has a gift when it comes to making the bigger picture look clear to the reader. The way he explains and illustrates a thought or idea truly comes forth in a creative way and helps us all to have a better understanding of it. The grammar was good, the construction and composition of words and sentences would definitely help a person, not only benefit from the insight of the book, but can also help a person to benefit from, maybe, expanding their own vocabulary. The different kind of
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