The Desire of the Nations: Rediscovering the Roots of Political Theology - Softcover

O'Donovan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521665167 ISBN 13: 9780521665162

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

A new treatment of political theology - politically constructive and receptive to Christian tradition.

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Review

'Above all ... it is the book's ability to stimulate and enrich debate about the shape of a Christian political ethic which emerges most clearly ...'. Studies in Christian Ethics

'O'Donovan's masterful work should be read by everyone interested in the daunting complexities of the political theology of Israel, Christendom, and now post-Christendom.' Theological Studies

'... a powerful argument by a subtle thinker. The Desire of the Nations is a serious book to which anyone interested in questions of theology and politics must attend.' The Review of Politics

'There are real insights on almost every page into the history of politics and religion and the book is written with great confidence and certainty.' Scottish Journal of Theology

'... the author has presented us with a substantive statement of the postmodern political meaning of the Christian faith. The book should be read.' The Princeton Seminary Bulletin

'This is a substantial exercise in 'political theology'. The argument is highly distinctive: it is a defence of the idea 'christendom'. Most of the book is a dense and difficult discussion of the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament. To his credit he does attempt to grapple with the historical critical method and takes seriously the views of the Biblical scholars. ... All libraries will have to purchase this text ...'. Theological Book Review

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521665167
• ISBN 13: 9780521665162
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320