Protestantism was constructed on the foundation of two relatively rational religions according to Weber.Which two religions?
A)Gnosticism and Catholicism
B)Liberation Theology and Catholicism
C)Judaism and Catholicism
D)Islam and Catholicism
E)Calvinism and Catholicism

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Max Weber, in his analysis of the sociological and economic factors that contributed to the development of capitalism, argued that Protestantism, particularly its Calvinist branch, was influenced by the rational elements of both Judaism and Catholicism. These influences helped shape a work ethic and a focus on worldly success that Weber saw as foundational to the capitalist system.

Protestantism Was Constructed on the Foundation of Two Relatively Rational