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The Catholic Church and Liberal Democracy (Routledge Studies in Modern History) - Hardcover

Book 49 of 113: Routledge Studies in Modern History

Oftestad, Bernt

 
9781138714663: The Catholic Church and Liberal Democracy (Routledge Studies in Modern History)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1138714666 ISBN 13: 9781138714663
Publisher: Routledge, 2018

Synopsis

The Roman Catholic Church's critical stance towards liberalism and democracy following the French Revolution and through the 19th century was often entrenched, but the Second Vatican Council of the 1960s saw a shift in the Church's attitude towards democracy. In recent years, a conflict has emerged between Church doctrine and modern liberalism under Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI.

This book is a comprehensive overview of the Catholic Church's relationship to modern liberal democracy, from the end of the 18th century until today. It is a connection that is situated within the context of the history of ideas itself.

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About the Author

Bernt T. Oftestad is Professor Emeritus, Dr. Theol., at MF Norwegian School of Theology, Religion and Society.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1138714666
ISBN 13 
9781138714663
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
1
Number of pages
214