Religion and Empire

People, Power, and the Life of the Spirit

• Author(s): Richard A. Horsley,
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Pages: 151
• ISBN_10: 0800636317
  ISBN_13: 9780800636319
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Religion / General , Religion / Biblical Criticism & Interpretation / New Testament , Religion / Biblical Studies / New Testament / General , Religion / Religion, Politics & State ,

Description:... Horsley brings his skills to bear on the questions concerning religious rhetoric and empire-building. How do the teachings of Jesus affect our understanding of the uses of power? How can we understand the invocation of God in modern political rhetoric? These questions and more are explored.