Is prophetic witness the appropriate mode of Christian participation in public discourse in the Netherlands?

Dutch Protestantism is characterised by a hidden tension between a theocratic tradition and the endorsement of democracy. In this article it is argued that the idea of prophetic witness has its roots in the theocratic tradition, and that it is not compatible with the endorsement of democracy.

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Autore principale: Kruijf, Gerrit G. de (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Elettronico Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: 2010
In: HTS teologiese studies
Anno: 2010, Volume: 66, Fascicolo: 1
Altre parole chiave:B Democracy
B Christianity
B Theocracy
B Christian Discourse
B Prophecy
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Riepilogo:Dutch Protestantism is characterised by a hidden tension between a theocratic tradition and the endorsement of democracy. In this article it is argued that the idea of prophetic witness has its roots in the theocratic tradition, and that it is not compatible with the endorsement of democracy.
ISSN:2072-8050
Comprende:Enthalten in: HTS teologiese studies
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.4102/hts.v66i1.781