Bibliograph

Christ and the common life, political theology and the case for democracy, Luke Bretherton

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Christ and the common life, political theology and the case for democracy, Luke Bretherton

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Christ and the common life

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Luke Bretherton

Sub title

political theology and the case for democracy

Summary

In Christ and the Common Life Luke Bretherton provides an introduction to historical and contemporary theological reflection on politics and opens up a compelling vision for a Christian commitment to democracy. In dialogue with Scripture and various traditions, Bretherton examines the dynamic relationship between who we are in relation to God and who we are as moral and political animals. He addresses fundamental political questions about poverty and injustice, forming a common life with strangers, and handling power constructively. And through his analysis of debates concerning, among other things, race, class, economics, the environment, and interfaith relations, he develops an innovative political theology of democracy as a way through which Christians can speak and act faithfully within our current context. Read as a whole, or as stand-alone chapters, the book guides readers through the political landscape and identifies the primary vocabulary, ideas, and schools of thought that shape Christian reflection on politics in the West. Ideal for the classroom, Christ and the Common Life equips students to understand politics and its positive and negative role in fostering neighbor love

Target audience

adult

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