The christian historical consciousness: understanding war in twentieth‐century Europe

This article draws attention to the relationship between the Christian conception of historical meaning and the impetus to war in twentieth‐century Europe. It sets out with the suggestion that despite important alterations, the theological construction of history as the myth of salvation nonetheless...

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Main Author: Babík, Milan (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2004
In: Totalitarian movements and political religions
Year: 2004, Volume: 5, Issue: 1, Pages: 59-93
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