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The Early History of Greed
The history of avarice as the deadliest vice in western Europe has been said to begin in earnest only with the rise of capitalism or, earlier, the rise of a money economy. In this first full-length study of the early history of greed, Richard Newhauser shows that avaritia, the sin of greed for possessions, has a much longer history, and is more important for an understanding of the Middle Ages, than has previously been allowed. His examination of theological and literary texts composed between the first century CE and the tenth century reveals new significance in the portrayal of various kinds of greed, to the extent that by the early Middle Ages avarice was available to head the list of vices for authors engaged in the task of converting others from pagan materialism to Christian spirituality.
The Early History of Greed
In this full-length study of the early history of greed Richard Newhauser challenges the traditional view that avarice only became a dominant sin with the rise of a money economy. He shows that avaritia, the sin of greed for possessions, was dominant in a wide range of theological and literary texts from the first century CE, and that by the early Middle Ages avarice headed the list of vices for authors aiming to convert others from pagan materialism to Christian spirituality.
Representing Avarice in Late Renaissance France
Why did people talk so much about avarice in late Renaissance France, nearly a century before Moliere's famous comedy, L'Avare? As wars and economic crises ravaged France on the threshold of modernity, avarice was said to be flourishing as never before. Yet by the late sixteenth century, a number of French writers would argue that in some contexts, avaricious behaviour was not straightforwardly sinful or harmful. Considerations of social rank, gender, object pursued, time, and circumstance led some to question age-old beliefs. Traditionally reviled groups (rapacious usurers, greedy lawyers, miserly fathers, covetous women) might still exhibit unmistakable signs of avarice -- but perhaps not ...
Avarice, a History
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Avarice--Anger: Two of the Seven Cardinal Sins
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Avarice--Anger: Two of the Seven Cardinal Sins" by Eugène Sue. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Avarice
A family facing destitution. A magnificent tulip. A name that will be feared for centuries. Caught between his father’s impending financial ruin and a new otherworldly reality, Willem de Meer must choose between restoring the family name or leaving it all behind for the mysterious Cornelia and her powerful kind. But human nature is fickle, and blood is thicker than water… Avarice is a prequel novella to the Ashdale Reaper Series but can be read as a standalone. For centuries, the Yorov Corporation has been a dreaded name for those gifted with powerful abilities. Find out how it all began with this gripping historical fantasy.
