Soldiers of God in a Secular World - Catholic Theology and Twentieth-Century French Politics

Secularism can be stifling for religious actors seeking a voice in public life. But it can also be empowering. Sarah Shortall tells the story of France's nouveaux théologiens, who recast arguments over fascism, communism, democracy, and human rights in theological terms, thereby securing a voice for their faith in twentieth-century politics.

About the author

Sarah Shortall is Assistant Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame and coeditor of the essay collection Christianity and Human Rights Reconsidered.

Summary

Secularism can be stifling for religious actors seeking a voice in public life. But it can also be empowering. Sarah Shortall tells the story of France’s nouveaux théologiens, who recast arguments over fascism, communism, democracy, and human rights in theological terms, thereby securing a voice for their faith in twentieth-century politics.

Product details

• Authors: Sarah Shortall
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2021
• EAN: 9780674980105
• ISBN: 978-0-674-98010-5
• No. of pages: 352
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christianity / Catholic, European History, RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State, HISTORY / Europe / France, RELIGION / Christian Theology / History, General & world history, History of Religion, Religion & politics, General and world history, Religion and Politics, Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General