Smith, Associate Professor James K. A.
Awaiting the King
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801035791
- author:
- Smith, Associate Professor James K. A.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 22.61 x 15.24 x 1.78 centimetres
- Genre:
- Religion, Christianity, Theology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Awaiting the King: Reforming Public Theology by James K. A. Smith explores how our analysis of political institutions would look different if we viewed them as incubators of love-shaping practices, rather than mere governing bodies. Smith examines the religious nature of politics and the political nature of Christian worship, arguing that the worship of the church propels us to be invested in forging the common good. This book offers a well-rounded public theology as an alternative to contemporary debates about politics, merging theological and philosophical reflection with illustrations from film, novels, and music. Through his analysis, Smith seeks to shape the ethos of institutions to foster a way of life that bends toward shalom - a concept that encompasses justice, compassion, and wholeness.
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