Embodied Idolatry: A Critique of Christian Nationalism
This bookis a critique of Christian nationalism and an analysis of Christian theological ethics and practice in the US. Utilizing Pierre Bourdieu's sociology and René Girard's mimetic theories, Haden identifies the problematic dynamics of US Christians embodying idolatrous ideological beli...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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Lanham
Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
2020
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| In: | Year: 2020 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Haden, Kyle, Embodied idolatry : a critique of Christian nationalism] (2024) (McKenna, Andrew J.)
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
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Christianity and politics-United States-History-21st century
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| Parallel Edition: | Non-electronic
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| Summary: | This bookis a critique of Christian nationalism and an analysis of Christian theological ethics and practice in the US. Utilizing Pierre Bourdieu's sociology and René Girard's mimetic theories, Haden identifies the problematic dynamics of US Christians embodying idolatrous ideological beliefs and calls for Christian conversion from such practices. Intro -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1 Embodied Habitus -- 2 Emotions, Feelings, and Desires -- 3 Identity Needs and Mimetic Desire -- 4 Ideology, Beliefs, and Social/Group Influence -- 5 Jesus' Summons to Hospitality and Table Fellowship -- 6 Nationalism as Idolatry -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author. |
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| Item Description: | Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (175 pages) |
| ISBN: | 978-1-7936-1110-9 |
