Long / Sadd God and Country?

Diverse Perspectives on Christianity and Patriotism
1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-137-07203-0
Verlag: Palgrave Macmillan US
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 289 Seiten, Web PDF

Reihe: Philosophy and Religion (R0)

This book brings together significant writings on Christianity and patriotism for a post-September 11th world. This is an exceptional collection of writings for students and universities to use as a source for guiding and informing discussion about Christianity and patriotism.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Long, M.

Sadd, T. Wenger

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction: Why Rethink Christianity and Patriotism? Part I: Scripture, History, and Patriotism Angels of the Nations? Scripture and Nationalism; W.Wink God and/or Caesar? The New Testament and Patriotism; W.Pilgrim Is America Patriotic? Lessons from History; D .Shriver Part II: Christian Perspectives on Patriotism Where Is the Protestant Mainstream? A Critical Patriotism; J.P.Wogaman Can Christians Be Patriots? Patriotism for the Ekklesia; W.Willimon With Justice and Liberty for All? A Post-Colonial View; M.Lewis Taylor What is Christian Patriotism? An Evangelical Answer; C.Colson A Distinctively Catholic Patriotism?; C.Firer Hinze Is Patriotism a Virtue?; R.Jenson How to Practice Patriotism? An Anabaptist Challenge; K.Graber Miller Patriotism without Government? A Vision of Christian Anarchy; L.Griffith Part III: Patriotism in Context Does the Age of Terrorism Transform Christian Patriotism?; T.Massaro Patriotic Legislating? The Patriot Act in the Context of Grace; T.Weber

Über Autor(innen)

Michael G. Long is Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Peace and Conflict Studies, Elizabethtown College, USA