The contested public square: the crisis of Christianity and politics

Welcome back to Babylon : how persecution permanently shaped Christian political ideas -- The wisdom of the gods : theology encounters philosophy -- Cities of God and man : Augustine formalizes the idea of dual citizenship -- Natural law : the medieval church develops the most important political id...

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Main Author: Forster, Greg 1973- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Downers Grove, Ill. IVP Academic 2008
In:Year: 2008
Reviews:The Contested Public Square (2009) (Charles, J. Daryl, 1950 -)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Political ethics / Christian ethics
Further subjects:B Collection of essays
B Christianity and politics
Online Access: Inhaltsverzeichnis (Verlag)
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Summary:Welcome back to Babylon : how persecution permanently shaped Christian political ideas -- The wisdom of the gods : theology encounters philosophy -- Cities of God and man : Augustine formalizes the idea of dual citizenship -- Natural law : the medieval church develops the most important political idea in history -- Regio versus religio : the Reformation and the nation-state -- On the road to Jerusalem : the emergence of religious freedom -- An appeal to heaven : revolution and liberal democracy -- The fiery trial : Christian responses to totalitarianism
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:083082880X