Christianity and the Nation-State - A Study in Political Theology

Embodying a distinctive approach to political theology, this book offers a theological affirmation of social and political liberalism while articulating a critical theological examination of nationalism, political authority, and alternatives to the modern nation-state and offering suggestions for responsible life under state rule while it persists.

List of contents

Introduction; 1. Created diversity; 2. State authority; 3. Social order; 4. Engaging states; Conclusion.

About the author

Gary Chartier is Distinguished Professor of Law and Business Ethics at La Sierra University in Riverside, California. A theologian, philosopher, legal scholar, and political theorist, he is the author of numerous books, including Flourishing Lives (2019), Anarchy and Legal Order (2012), The Analogy of Love (2017, 2020), and Understanding Friendship (2022).

Summary

Embodying a distinctive approach to political theology, this book offers a theological affirmation of social and political liberalism while articulating a critical theological examination of nationalism, political authority, and alternatives to the modern nation-state and offering suggestions for responsible life under state rule while it persists.

Product details

• Authors: Gary Chartier, Gary (La Sierra University Chartier, Chartier Gary
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.07.2023
• EAN: 9781009344593
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0934459-3
• No. of pages: 325
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; PHILOSOPHY / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / General, 20th Century, POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory, RELIGION / Religion, Politics & State, North America, Philosophy, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, 21st Century, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Political science & theory, Religion & politics, Religious and theocratic ideologies, Religion and Politics, Political science and theory, North America (USA and Canada), Early 21st century c 2000 to c 2050, Relating to Christian people and groups, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Religion, Politics & State, Religious & theocratic ideologies