Thus, by no later than the thirteenth century, the leading Christian theologians had fully debated the primary aspects of emerging capitalism - profits, property rights, credit, lending and the like. As Lester K. Little summed up: 'In each case they came up with generally favorable, approving views, in sharp contrast to the attitudes that had prevailed for six or seven centuries right up to the previous generation.'60 Capitalism was fully and finally freed from all fetters of faith.