Labor Day weekend in the US offers the Church the opportunity to reflect theologically on the nature of Christianity and labor — including our desires for meaningful work and for fair compensation for our labor.
Here are some very helpful books for Christians that reflect on the virtues of labor and its role in flourishing human societies. Some of the books explore the relationship of Christianity to organized labor, others explore crucial facets of vocation and work. [Maybe soon we will post a counterbalancing list of books on Sabbath, rest, and recreation.]
*** What books about Christianity, labor, work,
and vocation would you add to this list?
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I would add “Why Work?” by Dorothy Sayers.