Church as Polis, The: From Political Theology to Theological Politics as Exemplified by Jürgen Moltmann and Stanley Hauerwas - Softcover

Rasmusson, Arne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0268008108 ISBN 13: 9780268008109

Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press, 1995

Synopsis

Political theology is one of the most influential theological movements of the latter part of the twentieth century, and yet, as Arne Rasmusson argues here, the field suffers from deep inherent tensions in its attempt to mediate the Christian tradition and the modern emancipatory tradition. Rasmusson contributes to political theology through an innovative discussion of the relationship between church and society and an exposition of the thought and work of political theology's influential representative, Jürgen Moltmann. Rasmusson further refines his argument by filtering Moltmann's theology through an exploration of Stanley Hauerwas's theological positions.

About this title

About the Author:

Arne Rasmusson is professor in systematic theology at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.

Review:

"This is a challenging, acute, revealing, and, at times, immensely creative monograph. Rasmusson has tackled two of the icons of modern Reformed theology, Jürgen Moltmann and Stanley Hauerwas, and he has done so positively and intelligently by refusing to condemn the 'failings' of his chosen subjects. . . . This is an admirable study . . . but it is also an impressive theological argument . . . and as such should be read by anyone concerned with the role of ecclesiology in modern theology." (Reviews in Religion and Theology)

About this edition

• Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0268008108
• ISBN 13: 9780268008109
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 422