Gary North

Gary North (1942-2022) was an American economic historian, author and publisher known for his extensive writings on Christian Reconstructionism, Austrian School economics, and libertarian thought. His career spanned over 50 years during which he published more than 50 books and thousands of articles. North gained prominence through his work integrating Christian theology with free-market economics, serving as a research assistant to Congressman Ron Paul and contributing regularly to conservative and libertarian publications. He founded the Institute for Christian Economics and maintained a significant online presence through his website GaryNorth.com where he published daily articles on economics, politics and religion. North was particularly known for his interpretation of biblical economic principles and his advocacy of the Austrian School of economics, having studied under Ludwig von Mises. His major works include "An Introduction to Christian Economics" (1973) and "Tools of Dominion" (1990), which outline his views on how biblical law should apply to modern economic systems. Beyond his economic writings, North became well-known for his predictions about potential societal collapse, particularly his extensive writings about Y2K computer problems in the late 1990s. His work continues to influence segments of the Christian libertarian and Austrian economics movements.

Readers view Gary North as a controversial figure who writes primarily about economics, religion, and preparedness from a Christian perspective. Positive reviews highlight: - Detailed historical research and documentation - Clear explanations of economic concepts - Biblical analysis and application - Practical advice for self-sufficiency Common criticisms include: - Extreme/alarmist views on economic collapse - Dense, academic writing style - Repetitive content across multiple books - Strong ideological bias On Amazon, North's books average 3.5-4 stars. His economic works like "Honest Money" receive higher ratings (4.2/5) than his religious commentary. Goodreads ratings are lower, averaging 3.3/5 across his catalog. One reader noted: "Thorough research but the doom-and-gloom predictions get tiresome." Another wrote: "Changed my understanding of Biblical economics, though the writing is dry." Several reviewers point out that North's association with Christian Reconstructionism influences their perception of his work.

Marx's Religion of Revolution (1968) - Analysis of Karl Marx's political philosophy through a theological lens.

An Introduction to Christian Economics (1973) - Examination of economic principles from a Christian perspective.

None Dare Call It Witchcraft (1976) - Study of modern occult practices and their cultural influence.

Unconditional Surrender: God's Program for Victory (1981) - Theological work exploring Biblical concepts of dominion and social order.

The Sinai Strategy (1986) - Analysis of the Ten Commandments and their economic implications.

Tools of Dominion (1990) - Detailed study of Biblical law and its application to modern society.

Political Polytheism (1989) - Historical analysis of the relationship between religion and American constitutional government.

Millennialism and Social Theory (1990) - Examination of different millennial views and their impact on social thought.

Backward Christian Soldiers (1984) - Critique of modern evangelical political involvement and strategy.

The Coase Theorem (1992) - Analysis of Ronald Coase's economic theories and their implications.

Baptized Patriarchalism (1995) - Study of family structure and authority from a theological perspective.

The Dominion Covenant: Genesis (1982) - Commentary on the book of Genesis focusing on economic and social themes.

Is the World Running Down? (1988) - Discussion of entropy, evolution, and social theory.

Westminster's Confession (1991) - Historical study of the Westminster Assembly and its theological documents.

Crossed Fingers (1996) - History of Presbyterian Church USA and theological liberalism.