Theonomics
Reconnecting Economics with Virtue and Integrity
Edited by Andrew Lightbown & Peter Sills. Foreword by Martyn Percy with contributions from Andrew Lightbown, Peter Sills, Alan Wilson, et al.

Description
At a time when economics, banking and commerce are never out of the headlines, Theonomics asks if theology is capable of informing, shaping and penetrating all aspects of life, and especially economic life. Theonomics argues for the recovery of the classic virtues of prudence, temperance, fortitude, justice and humility as animators of a lively and Godly economy.
Six key principles are offered to help those interested in integrating Christian ideas into the economic sphere: community, solidarity, justice, gift, service and subsidiarity.
Through a series of reflections written by practitioners, Theonomics offers encouragement and empirical evidence for the integration of theology and everyday economic activity.
The Foreword is by Martyn Percy, who enjoys the curious distinction of being the only living theologian mentioned and quoted in Dan Brown’s Da Vinci Code.
The very word ‘Theonomics’ is suggestive. Is it possible to live in a consumerist, monetarist society as a reflective and responsible Christian with a vision for the totality of our economic situation? This book offers some powerful and persuasive insights into the possibilities for our collective economic well-being.
The Revd Canon Prof. Martyn Percy, Principal of Ripon College, Cuddesdon and Dean-designate of Christchurch, Oxford
Anyone who doubts that theology must engage with politics and economics, or who is tempted to say that religion should be kept out of politics, could helpfully be given this to read.
Edward Carter, Modern Believing
Contributors
Andrew Lightbown (author, editor)

Andrew Lightbown was ordained deacon in 2013, and serves in the Schorne team of parishes in Buckinghamshire. Andrew has an MBA, and, before ordination, he worked for many years in the city of London, where he gained extensive experience of the financial services industry, and was Managing Director (Retail) of...
Peter Sills (author, editor)

Peter Sills was born in north London, and after an initial career teaching law at Kingston University, during which he was called to the Bar, he was ordained in 1981. He served in three parishes in south London before being appointed a Canon of Ely Cathedral, where he was Vice-Dean...
Alan Wilson (author)

Alan Wilson was born in Edinburgh and grew up in London and Kent. After studies at St John’s College Cambridge and doctoral research at Balliol College Oxford in historical theology, he was ordained in the Church of England. He has served as a parish priest in Reading and Sandhurst, and...
Richard Backhouse (author)

Richard Backhouse read Economics at Selwyn College, Cambridge, with the sincere intention of becoming a journalist. Initially distracted by the possibility of a PhD, he became a teacher ‘by accident’. After stints at Oundle School and Bradfield College, where he was Head of Economics, Director of Pastoral and Extra-Curricular Activities,...
Nick Bion (author)

Nick Bion joined the company his father started shortly after leaving university over 30 years ago. The company, which he now largely owns and manages, is a specialist in sheet metal processing, employing 30 people with a turnover of about £4M. The company and its employees contribute to society both...
Frank Canosa (author)

Frank Canosa is a Visiting Professor at the University of Buckingham, where he has taught post-graduate courses in corporate finance, the international financial system, and international financial regulation and anti-money laundering. He has also taught wealth management for EDHEC Business School, France, the Cass Business School, City University, and the...
Keith Croxton (author)

Keith Croxton has been a Trustee Director of Chapter 1 Housing Association since 1996. Prior to that, he was a career civil servant with the Department of Health and Social Security, and, immediately before moving to Chapter 1, was the Area Director for Merseyside for the Benefits Agency. Keith is...
Nick Fane (author)
Nick Fane has been a teacher, education officer, and local government executive, often involved in the complex issues of allocating financial and other resources across competing social and political priorities. He is a qualified counsellor, and is currently a volunteer with a hospital chaplaincy. He is married to Sue, with...
Alan Hargrave (author)

Alan Hargrave was born in a terraced house in the middle of Leeds—an area now buried under university buildings and an inner city motorway. He trained as a Chemical Engineer before working for ten years with the Anglican Church in South America, first on an economic development project with indigenous...
Rosie Harper (author)

Rosie Harper was born in London, and grew up in Norwich. She is both British and Swiss. After graduating from Birmingham University, she undertook post-graduate studies at the Royal Academy of Music, and worked as professional singer. After further studies, including an MA in Philosophy and Religion, Rosie was ordained,...
Martyn Percy (foreword)
