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BL
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664544
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Bretherton, Luke
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| Title & Author
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Christianity and contemporary politics : : the conditions and possibilities of faithful witness /\ Luke Bretherton
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| Publication Statement
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Chichester, West Sussex, U.K. ;Malden, MA :: Wiley-Blackwell,, 2010
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xv, 251 p. ;; 24 cm
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| ISBN
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9781405199681 (hardcover : alk. paper)
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: 1405199687 (hardcover : alk. paper)
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: 9781405199698 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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: 1405199695 (pbk. : alk. paper)
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Contents
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Faith-based organizations and the emerging shape of church-state relations -- Local: Augustine, Alinsky, and the politics of the common good -- National: Christian cosmopolitanism, refugees, and the politics of proximity -- Global: consumerism, fair trade, and the politics of ordinary time -- Conclusion: toward a politics of hospitality and a theology of politics
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| Abstract
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Relations between religious and political spheres continue to stir passionate debates on both sides of the Atlantic. Through a combination of theological reflection and empirical case studies, this text offers timely and invaluable insights into these crucial issues facing 21st century societies
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Christians-- Political activity
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Christianity and politics
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Church and state
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Citizenship-- Religious aspects
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Church work
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| Dewey Classification
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261.7
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BR115.P7B675 2010
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| Cover Title
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Christianity & contemporary politics
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