Theology of Public Life

Informationen zum Autor Charles T. Mathewes is Associate Professor of Religious Studies, University of Virginia. His other publications include Evil and the Augustinian Tradition (2001). Klappentext Charles T. Mathewes explores the religious benefits and challenges of public engagement for Christian believers. Zusammenfassung In the raging debates about the relationship between religion and politics! no one has explored the religious benefits and challenges of public engagement for Christian believers - until now. Theologically rich! philosophically rigorous! politically! historically and sociologically informed! this book advances contemporary discussions of 'religion and public life' in fundamental ways. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction: life in the epilogue, during the world; Part I. A Theology of Engagement: Introduction; 1. Life before God; 2. Life in the world; 3. Life together; Part II. The Liturgy of Citizenship: Introduction; 4. Faithful citizenship; 5. Hopeful citizenship; 6. Charitable citizenship; Conclusion: The republic of grace; or, the public ramifications of heaven.

Product details

• Authors: Mathewes Charles T., Charles T. Mathewes, Charles T. (University of Virginia) Mathewes
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.10.2008
• EAN: 9780521539906
• ISBN: 978-0-521-53990-6
• No. of pages: 384
• Series: Cambridge Studies in Christian Doctrine; Cambridge Studies in Christian
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology