Anarchy and the Kingdom of God From Eschatology to Orthodox Political Theology and Back |
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| Author:
| Džalto, Davor |
| Series title: | Orthodox Christianity and Contemporary Thought Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8232-9438-1 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2021 |
| Publisher: | Fordham University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $138.00 |
Book Description:
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Anarchy and the Kingdom of God reclaims the concept of "anarchism" both as a political philosophy and a way of thinking of the sociopolitical sphere from a theological perspective. Through a genuinely theological approach to the issues of power, coercion, and oppression, Davor Džalto advances human freedom--one of the most prominent forces in human history--as a foundational theological principle in Christianity. That principle enables a fresh reexamination of the problems...
More Description Anarchy and the Kingdom of God reclaims the concept of "anarchism" both as a political philosophy and a way of thinking of the sociopolitical sphere from a theological perspective. Through a genuinely theological approach to the issues of power, coercion, and oppression, Davor Džalto advances human freedom--one of the most prominent forces in human history--as a foundational theological principle in Christianity. That principle enables a fresh reexamination of the problems of democracy and justice in the age of global (neoliberal) capitalism.