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The Catholic Church and Labour

  • Paperback
  • 206 pages
  • Publisher: Hutson Street Press
  • 15.6 x 23.4 x 1.2 cm

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For readers interested in social justice history.

Explains the Church's view on labour and capitalism.

You will understand historical Catholic social teaching.

Discover how the Catholic Church engaged with the vital social and labour issues of the era.

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"The Catholic Church and Labour" (1908) explores the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and the burgeoning labor movement, primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Featuring contributions from prominent Catholic figures such as Cardinal Manning, Abbot Gasquet, and others, the book delves into the Church's perspective on social justice, the rights of workers, and the moral implications of industrial capitalism.

This collection of essays and addresses offers valuable insights into the historical context of Catholic social teaching and its engagement with the pressing economic and social issues of the time. It serves as a crucial resource for understanding the Church's role in shaping labor relations and advocating for the welfare of working-class populations.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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  • Title

    The Catholic Church and Labour

  • Authors

    William Francis Barry +2

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Hutson Street Press

  • Published

    May 2025

  • Weight

    296g

  • Page Count

    206

  • Dimensions

    15.6 x 23.4 x 1.2 cm

  • ISBN

    9781023947763

  • ISBN-10

    1023947765

  • Eden Code

    7250986

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