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The Cambridge Companion to Christian Political Theology is a book that provides an overview of the field of political theology, which has gained popularity in recent years. The book addresses questions about the role of religion in secular societies, the origins and function of democratic governments, global economic challenges, the shift of Christianity's influence to the global south, and concerns about the use of theology in political ideas. The book contains fourteen essays that examine various aspects of Christian political theology, including discussions of historical figures such as Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, and Immanuel Kant, the role of the Bible in politics, and key movements like liberation theology, Catholic social teaching, and radical orthodoxy. It is a valuable resource for students and scholars in theology, as well as those in history, philosophy, and politics.
Interest in political theology has surged in recent years, and this accessible volume provides a focused overview of the field. Many are asking serious questions about religious faith in secular societies, the origin and function of democratic polities, worldwide economic challenges, the shift of Christianity's center of gravity to the global south, and anxieties related to bold and even violent assertions of theologically determined political ideas. In fourteen original essays, authors examine Christian political theology in order to clarify the contemporary discourse and some of its most important themes and issues. These include up-to-date, critical engagements with historical figures like Augustine, Thomas Aquinas, and Immanuel Kant; discussions of how the Bible functions theopolitically; and introductions to key movements such as liberation theology, Catholic social teaching, and radical orthodoxy. An invaluable resource for students and scholars in theology, the Companion will also be beneficial to those in history, philosophy, and politics.
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