Powers: religion as a social and spiritual force

Dealing with the nexus of religion and power, this volume undermines the idea that the political relevance of religion is a thing of the past. Its essays treat power as a central aspect of religion on many levels, from that of macro-politics through the links between religion and nationhood to the l...

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Contributors: Henten, J. W. van (Editor) ; Borg, M. B. ter (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: New York Fordham University Press 2010
In:Year: 2010
Edition:1st ed
Series/Journal:The future of the religious past
Further subjects:B Religion and sociology
B Power (Social sciences)
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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Summary:Dealing with the nexus of religion and power, this volume undermines the idea that the political relevance of religion is a thing of the past. Its essays treat power as a central aspect of religion on many levels, from that of macro-politics through the links between religion and nationhood to the level of personal empowerment
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0823248380