Teachings of Modern Orthodox Christianity on Law, Politics, and - Human Natur

Informationen zum Autor Edited by John Witte Jr. and Frank S. Alexander. Introduction by Paul Valliere Klappentext The Teachings of Modern Orthodox Christianity on Law! Politics! and Human Nature examines how modern Orthodox Christian thinkers have answered the most pressing political! legal! and ethical questions of our time. It discusses the enduring teachings of important Orthodox Christian intellectuals of the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Leading contemporary scholars analyze these thinkers' views on the nature and purpose of law and authority! the limits of rule and obedience! the care of the needy and innocent! the ethics of war and violence! and the separation of church and state! among other themes. A diverse and powerful portrait of Orthodox Christian legal and political thought! this volume underscores the various ways Orthodox Christian intellectuals have shaped modern debates over the family! the state! religion! and society. The book concentrates on Russian philosophers Vladimir Soloviev (1853-1900) and Vladimir Lossky (1903-1958); Russian theologian Nicholas Berdyaev (1874-1948); Russian nun and social reformer Mother Maria Skobtsova (1891-1945); and Romanian theologian Dumitru St?niloae (1903-1993). Zusammenfassung Examines how modern Orthodox Christian thinkers have answered political! legal! and ethical questions. This book discusses the teachings of Orthodox Christian intellectuals of the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It also underscores the various ways Orthodox Christian intellectuals have shaped modern debates over the family and society. Inhaltsverzeichnis ForewordAcknowledgmentsContributorsIntroduction! by John Witte Jr. and Frank S. AlexanderIntroduction to the Modern Orthodox Tradition! by Paul ValliereVladimir Soloviev (1853-1900)Nicholas Berdyaev (1874-1948)Vladimir Nikolaievich Lossky (1903-1958)Mother Maria Skobtsova (1891-1945)Dumitru Staniloae (1903-1993)Copyright InformationIndex to Biblical CitationsGeneral Index ...

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• Authors: John Witte, John Alexander Witte Jr.
• Assisted by: Frank Alexander (Editor), Frank S. Alexander (Editor), Alexander Frank (Editor), John Witte (Editor), John Witte Jr (Editor), John Witte Jr. (Editor), Valliere Paul (Introduction)
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.08.2007
• EAN: 9780231142656
• ISBN: 978-0-231-14265-6
• No. of pages: 408
• Dimensions: 146 mm x 222 mm x 19 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Social sciences, law, business > Political science; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, RELIGION / Christianity / Orthodox, LAW / Jurisprudence, Politics & government, Politics and government, Jurisprudence & general issues, Jurisprudence and general issues, Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox Churches, Orthodox & Oriental Churches