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Religion and political thought / edited and annotated by Michael Hoelzl and Graham Ward. - London ; Continuum, c2006. - ix, 292 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 282) and indexes.

PART ONE I: The Division of Christ's political body -
PART TWO II: The Legitimation of Sovereign Power -
PART THREE III: Religion in Democratic culture -
PART FOUR IV: Politics after religion -
PART FIVE V: The contemport debates.

This book provides an essential resource for studies in religion and politics. It is divided into three parts, beginning with an introduction outlining the contemporary relevance of reviewing the relationship between the two subject areas; a brief history of the interactions between religion and politics that have pertained both in East and the West, and the key concepts that relate these two fields. The second section comprises a selection of classic readings. This title is ideal for students of both religion and politics and general readers who are interested in the topics.

ISBN: 0826480063 9780826480064

LCCN: 2006283670

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Religion and politics.
Political science.

Dewey Class. No.: 322.1 HOL