Exodus Church and Civil Society (Ashgate New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology, and Biblical Studies) [Hardcover]

Scott R. Paeth (Author)

Book Description

Series: Ashgate New Critical Thinking in Religion, Theology, and Biblical Studies | Publication Date: October 1, 2008

This book investigates the intersection of theology and social theory in the work of Jurgen 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, to a broader understanding of theology's public task, which takes into account the plurality of ends and institutions within society. The idea of the Exodus Church enables deeper understanding of Christian ethical participation within a complex modern society.

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About the Author

Scott R. Paeth is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at DePaul University, USA.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 250 pages
• Publisher: Ashgate (October 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0754662012
• ISBN-13: 978-0754662013
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,256,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Scott R. Paeth is Associate Professor of Religious Studies at DePaul University in Chicago, IL. He works in the fields of Christian Social Ethics and Public Theology. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Divinity from Andover Newton Theological School. He is the author or editor of five books, including "Public Theology for a Global Society: Essays in Honor of Max Stackhouse" (Eerdmans, 2010); "Exodus Church and Civil Society: Public Theology and Social Theory in the Work of Jurgen Moltmann" (Ashgate, 2008); "Who Do You Say That I Am? Christology and Identity in the United Church of Christ" (United Church Press, 2006); "Religious Perspectives on Business Ethics (Sheed & Ward, 2006)"; and "The Local Church in a Global Era: Reflections for a New Century" (Eerdmans, 2000).