Eric Voegelin and the problem of Christian political order
By: Jeffrey C. Herndon.
Series: Eric Voegelin Institute series in political philosophy
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
Published: 2007
Place of publication: Columbia, Mo
Language: eng
Number of pages: 189
ISBN-13: 9780826217370
Subjects: Voegelin, Eric, -- 1901-1985.; Jesus Christ.; Paul, -- the Apostle, Saint -- Theology.; Theology, Doctrinal -- History -- 20th century.; History -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- History of doctrines -- 20th century.; Christianity and politics.; Church and state.
Description: "Analyzes the development of Voegelin's thought regarding the origins of Christianity in the person of Jesus, the development of the church in the works of Paul, and the relationship between an immanent institutional order symbolizing the divine presence and the struggle for social and political order"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Voegelin's history of political ideas; title: Voegelin and the emergence of the Christian community; title: Imperium; title: The age of confusion; title: Crisis.