The global politics of Jesus : a Christian case for church-state separation /
Saiya, Nilay,
The global politics of Jesus : a Christian case for church-state separation / Nilay Saiya. - 1 online resource (345 pages) : illustrations (colour). - Oxford scholarship online . - Oxford scholarship online. .
Also issued in print: 2022.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Since the fourth century, Christians have wrestled with how they should interact with political authority. The most common view holds that while their ultimate loyalty rightfully belongs to God, Christians also have allegiance to their countries and a moral responsibility to transform their political systems. The author provides a normative critique of this conventional view and advances an alternative approach. While it may seem natural for the church to fervently engage in political life and cultivate a close relationship with the state, Saiya argues that such beliefs result in a 'paradox of privilege'. As he shows, when the church yields to the seduction of political power when enjoying the benefits of an alliance with the state, it struggles to adhere to its tenets, and when it resists the allure of state power, it does its best work.
Specialized.
9780197638873 No price
Christianity and politics.
Church and state.
Religion.
Religion & beliefs.
BR115.P7
261.7
The global politics of Jesus : a Christian case for church-state separation / Nilay Saiya. - 1 online resource (345 pages) : illustrations (colour). - Oxford scholarship online . - Oxford scholarship online. .
Also issued in print: 2022.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Since the fourth century, Christians have wrestled with how they should interact with political authority. The most common view holds that while their ultimate loyalty rightfully belongs to God, Christians also have allegiance to their countries and a moral responsibility to transform their political systems. The author provides a normative critique of this conventional view and advances an alternative approach. While it may seem natural for the church to fervently engage in political life and cultivate a close relationship with the state, Saiya argues that such beliefs result in a 'paradox of privilege'. As he shows, when the church yields to the seduction of political power when enjoying the benefits of an alliance with the state, it struggles to adhere to its tenets, and when it resists the allure of state power, it does its best work.
Specialized.
9780197638873 No price
Christianity and politics.
Church and state.
Religion.
Religion & beliefs.
BR115.P7
261.7