Written by a team of international experts, drawn from various traditions of political theology, this outstanding resource brings together 35 newly-commissioned essays in the field.

• Demonstrates that Christian theology is inherently political and shows how theology impacts on present-day political issues.
• Considers the interface of theology with political ideologies, including the contribution of theology to feminist, ecological, black and pacifist movements.
• Assesses the contribution of the major political theologians and theological movements.
• Explores the political aspects of Christian sources such as scripture and liturgy.
  

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