Kierkegaard's critique of Christian nationalism
By: Stephen Backhouse
Series: Oxford theological monographs; Oxford theological monographs
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: Oxford; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 247
ISBN-13: 9780199604722
Subjects: Nationalism; Christianity
Description: "This study brings Kierkegaard's critique of Christian nationalism into conversation with current political science theories of religious nationalism and reflects on the implications of Kierkegaard's radical approach. While the critique is unsettling to politicians and church leaders alike, nevertheless, there is much to commend it to the reality of modern religious and social life. As a theological thinker keenly aware of the unique problems posed by Christendom, Kierkegaard's critique is timely for any Christian culture that is tempted to confuse its faith with patriotism or national affiliation."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [228]-242) and index.