Wiley Blackwell Companion To Political Theology

Download or read book The Blackwell Companion to Political Theology written by Peter Scott and published by Wiley-Blackwell. This book was released on 2003-11-21 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by a team of international experts, drawn from various traditions of political theology, this outstanding resource brings together 35 newly-commissioned essays in the field. Demonstrates that Christian theology is inherently political and shows how theology impacts on present-day political issues. Considers the interface of theology with political ideologies, including the contribution of theology to feminist, ecological, black and pacifist movements. Assesses the contribution of the major political theologians and theological movements. Explores the political aspects of Christian sources such as scripture and liturgy.