Good and Wealthy
Prosperous Women and Men Who Led Saintly Lives
- History & Biography
- Publisher: Resource Publications (Wipf and Stock)
- Published: 2025
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Publisher's Description
Wondering about the propriety of wealth is fitting when economic inequality is regularly an issue. Some consider riches quite desirable. Others say that notable wealth is a personal and social blight. Christians may duly ponder whether riches are a blessing or a yoke. This book forthrightly acknowledges biblically based reservations among Christians regarding possessions. But it further affirms the respectability if not the suitability of virtuously acquiring and deploying substantial financial assets. In its pages sacred scripture, spirituality, and theology are readably considered. The main part of the book colorfully depicts laypersons of various historical eras. These seven women and nine men have gained recognition and invited emulation. They modeled practical faith, charity, and exemplary citizenship that promoted justice in their worlds. Their spiritualties, entrepreneurial talents, and managerial strategies affirm many generous persons today.
Endorsements (3)
“This book is not simply one more ‘lives of the saints.’ The author provides a fresh treatment of a collection of mostly unknown Christians who were both wealthy and holy. The majority are lay people, some of whom enjoyed happy marriages marked by love and service. Many are from nobility or royalty, although some, like the former slave, Pierre Toussaint, came from humble backgrounds to achieve a comfortable and upright life. The book has many similar surprises for those interested in coming to know Christians whose lives down the centuries are still models of behavior for todays’ believers.”
“Quillo states, ‘Charity begins with compassion’ to suffer with another. Good and Wealthy aptly presents a series of historical figures who deeply embody this wise perspective.”
“Rare is the expert who can explain the surprising and complex relationship between wealth and holiness. Ronald Quillo achieves this goal in this interesting and instructive read! Using biographical information of both well-known and obscure holy women and men through history—from Saint Guntram to Margaret of Scotland and Louis IX, among others—Professor Quillo shows clearly that being rich and saintly need not be mutually exclusive.”
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