'This is a wonderfully comprehensive introduction to the very diverse landscape of Christian political radicalism over the last hundred and fifty years. Its global scope is especially valuable, as is its clear analysis of the tensions between much of the contemporary political Left, with its strong involvement in identity politics, and the traditions of Christian socialism, which is more preoccupied with solidarity. A candid, well-researched and timely study.'Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury'A fine, readable, well-resourced and wide-ranging introduction to the spectrum of radical and socialist Christian thought.'Revd Canon Dr Jeremy Morris, former Master of Trinity Hall, Cambridge"A valuable resource [...] readable, passionate, and accessible."Church Times
Introduction1 The Spirit of Brotherhood: Foundations of British Christian Socialism2 Identity Crisis: Christian Socialism in Post-War Britain3 A Hostile Environment: Religious Socialism in Europe4 What Would Jesus Do? Social Gospel and Socialism in the United States5 Moral Minority: The Christian Left in the Age of the Christian Right6 Preferential Option for the Poor: Liberation Theology in Latin America7 Liberty to the Captives: Liberation Theology Across the World8 Where Next for the Christian Left?Notes
Anthony A.J. Williams is a UK-based writer and researcher, formerly Lecturer in Political Theory at Manchester Metropolitan University.