Blackwell Companion to Political Theology

Written by a team of international experts, drawn from various traditions of political theology, this outstanding resource brings together 35 newly-commissioned essays in the field. * Demonstrates that Christian theology is inherently political and shows how theology impacts on present-day political issues. * Considers the interface of theology with political ideologies, including the contribution of theology to feminist, ecological, black and pacifist movements. * Assesses the contribution of the major political theologians and theological movements. * Explores the political aspects of Christian sources such as scripture and liturgy.