CHURCH AND STATE IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE by James E. Wood ( 9780313256035 )

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CHURCH AND STATE IN HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT AND ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY

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0313256039

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9780313256035

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ABC-CLIO

Pub. date:

30 May, 2005

Edition:

Annotated edition

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Bibliographies and Indexes in Religious Studies No. 55

Pages:

660

Description:

Addresses the perspectives of religion and the state in the ancient world, as well as in the biblical world of Judaism and Christianity, and in other religious traditions than Christianity. This book contains topics integrally related to church and state, such as civil disobedience, civil religion, liberation theology, patriotism, and nationalism.

Synopsis:

The subject of church and state is one intimately associated with the history of Christianity and Western civilization. However, the subject is one that is by no means limited to any one religious tradition, civilization, or period of history. Rather, it is a subject that has historical and universal significance to all cultures and religious traditions throughout the world. It is simply undeniable that religion has been, and remains, a powerful force in the making and shaping of cultures, civilizations, nations, and empires. For this reason, this volume addresses the broader perspectives of religion and the state in the ancient world, as well as in the biblical world of Judaism and Christianity, and in other religious traditions than Christianity. Attention is given to general works on church and state that treat the subject broadly, not limited to any particular nation, religious tradition, or single aspect of church-state relations. Additionally, there is material on major topics integrally related to church and state, such as civil disobedience, civil religion, liberation theology, patriotism, and nationalism.Finally, sources are included on religion in international affairs and interfaith relations, both necessarily linked to the subject of church and state, as well as religion and the economic order; religion and human rights and the effect of religion on war and peace.

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Greenwood Press

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