The Desire of the Nations: Rediscovering the Roots of Political Theology

ISBN-13: 9780521665162 / Angielski / Miękka / 1999 / 320 str.

Oliver O'Donovan

Opis

This book by Oliver O'Donovan is a work of systematic Christian political thought, combining Biblical interpretation, historical discussion of the Western political and theological tradition, theoretical construction and critical engagement with contemporary views. It argues for an alternative to political theology, one that is more politically constructive than the dominant models of the past generation.

Recenzje

'This is a substantial exercise in 'political theology'. The argument is highly distinctive: it is a defence of the idea 'christendom'. Most of the book is a dense and difficult discussion of the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament. To his credit he does attempt to grapple with the historical critical method and takes seriously the views of the Biblical scholars. … All libraries will have to purchase this text …'. Theological Book Review

Spis treści

Acknowledgements; Prologue; 1. Beyond suspicion; 2. The revelation of God's kingship; 3. Dual authority and the fulfilling of the time; 4. The triumph of the Kingdom; 5. The church; 6. The obedience of rulers; 7. The redemption of society; Epilogue; Bibliography; Index of scriptural references; Index of subjects; Index of names and authors.