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The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism · Character

Samuel Bailey

Economist whose observations on the spirit of capitalism are cited in the text.

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Also known as Bailey

First appearance: ii the spirit of capitalism

Samuel Bailey shows up with force in B. Pietism. The page is where that presence becomes real.

His works were read in Spener's early conventicles, indicating influence on Pietist thought.
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Samuel Bailey first appears in 0006 ii the spirit of capitalism.

In B. Pietism: His works were read in Spener's early conventicles, indicating influence on Pietist thought.

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JCJohn CalvinMLMartin LutherPJPhilipp Jakob …RBRichard BaxterMSMenno SimonsSBSamuel Bailey

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  • Historical and Theological Interlocutors
  • Ascetic Protestant Founders
  • Protagonist

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The emotional peak occurs in the sheer accumulation of scholarly citations, each footnote a desperate, obsessi…

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