Buch, Englisch, 138 Seiten, Format (B × H): 142 mm x 218 mm, Gewicht: 272 g
Reihe: Routledge Focus on Religion
Christianity and Democracy Before and After Trump
Buch, Englisch, 138 Seiten, Format (B × H): 142 mm x 218 mm, Gewicht: 272 g
Reihe: Routledge Focus on Religion
ISBN: 978-0-367-33149-8
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
In Part I the author traces the development of democratic institutions from Ancient Greece through to the American Revolution and of Christian political theology from Augustine to Falwell. Part II charts the decline of democratic governance within American churches; explains the capture of evangelical Christianity by the Republican Party; and denounces the fateful embrace between white Christian nationalists and right-wing populists that culminated in Trump’s victory.
An accessible and timely book, American Babylon is essential reading for those concerned with the vexed relationship of religion and politics in the United States, including students and scholars in the fields of divinity, history, political science, religious studies, and sociology.
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Fachgebiete
- Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Praktische Theologie Christliches Leben & Praxis
- Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Alternative Glaubensformen Moderne Kulte & Sekten
- Geisteswissenschaften Religionswissenschaft Religionswissenschaft Allgemein Religion & Politik, Religionsfreiheit
- Geisteswissenschaften Christentum, Christliche Theologie Christentum/Christliche Theologie Allgemein
Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction: American Babylon? PART I: Elective Affinities: Christianity and Democracy in Western History Chapter 1: Is Democracy Christian? Chapter 2: Is Christianity Democratic? PART II: Changing Chemistries: Christianity and Democracy in American History Chapter 3: Goodbye Tocqueville? Chapter 4: The Republican Captivity Chapter 5: White Christian Nationalism Conclusion: The Constantinian Temptation Index