Calvin, Althusser and the cunning of myth: What to do after the revolution

This article is a response to Matthew Sharpe, Geoff Boucher, and Rory Jeffs, concerning my Criticism of Heaven and Earth (2007-14). It replies to their critiques, especially in terms of Fredric Jameson and Louis Althusser, political myth and the question of theology itself through John Calvin. My un...

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Published in:Critical research on religion
Main Author: Boer, Roland 1961- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage [2016]
In: Critical research on religion
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Boer, Roland 1961- / Boer, Roland 1961-, On Marxism and theology / Marxism / State power / Religion
IxTheo Classification:AA Study of religion
AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
CG Christianity and Politics
FA Theology
Further subjects:B Theology
B criticism of heaven and earth
B Marxism
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Summary:This article is a response to Matthew Sharpe, Geoff Boucher, and Rory Jeffs, concerning my Criticism of Heaven and Earth (2007-14). It replies to their critiques, especially in terms of Fredric Jameson and Louis Althusser, political myth and the question of theology itself through John Calvin. My underlying concern is the distinction between 'before October' and 'after October'; that is, the theoretical perspectives of living and working before the revolution or after it. Increasingly, my interests have turned to socialisms in power, in terms of both the problems faced and creativity induced. The remainder of the article examines the ramifications of this perspective for understanding the complex intersections of Marxism and theology.
ISSN:2050-3040
Contains:Enthalten in: Critical research on religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/2050303216647108