Exodus Church and Civil Society: Public Theology and Social Theory in the Work of Jürgen Moltmann

Exodus Church and Civil Society: Public Theology and Social Theory in the Work of Jürgen Moltmann
ISBN-10
1317138007
ISBN-13
9781317138006
Category
Religion
Pages
232
Language
English
Published
2016-04-15
Publisher
Routledge
Author
Scott R. Paeth

Description

This book investigates the intersection of theology and social theory in the work of Jürgen Moltmann. In particular, it examines the way in which his concept of the "Exodus Church" can illuminate the importance of the idea of civil society for a Christian public theology. The concept of civil society can aid in moving from the narrower category of "political theology," a term used frequently by Moltmann to emphasize the church's public commitment, to a broader understanding of theology's public task, which takes into account the plurality of ends and institutions within society. The idea of the Exodus Church enables deeper understanding of Christian ethical participation within a complex modern society.

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