Exodus Church and Civil Society: Public Theology and Social Theory in the Work of Jürgen Moltmann

by Scott R. Paeth

Book Overview

This book investigates the intersection of theology and social theory in the work of J?1/4rgen Moltmann. In particular, it examines the way in which his concept of the "Exodus Church" can illuminate the importance of the idea of civil society for a Christian public theology. The concept of civil society can aid in moving from the narrower category of "political theology," a term used frequently by Moltmann to emphasize the church's public commitment,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1032099585
• ISBN13: 9781032099583
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"