In this book a leading contemporary theologian provides an account and a critique of contemporary thinking on the function of religion in society. The chief questions of the day are taken up, expounded with lucidity and clarity, and assessed for their contributions to social theory. The practical relevance of the theoretical analyses emerges especially in a critique of Michael Novak's attempt to make "democratic capitalism" an ideal, and in an original attempt to ground religious hope in communicative rationality.

In this book a leading contemporary theologian provides an account and a critique of contemporary thinking on the function of religion in society. The chief questions of the day are taken up, expounded with lucidity and clarity, and assessed for their contributions to social theory. The practical relevance of the theoretical analyses emerges especially in a critique of Michael Novak's attempt to make "democratic capitalism" an ideal, and in an original attempt to ground religious hope in communicative rationality.

En 1639 el escribano madrileno Juan Garcia de Albertos fue nombrado Escribano de la Comision de las comedias. Sus protocolos notariales contienen mas de 2.000 escrituras relacionadas con actores y actividad teatral de 1634 a 1660. Esta riquisima coleccion ofrece un fascinante panorama de la vida teatral de Madrid y su comarca, en toda su diversidad, durante la epoca de Calderon. Son especialmente abundantes los contratos de representaciones en fiestas de pueblos, tanto por parte de companias profesionales como de aficionados locales con la ayuda de actrices y musicos individuales contratados...