Hegel's Political Theology [Paperback]

This study attempts to grasp the continuing contemporary relevance of Hegel's political theology, which the author interprets as a uniquely radical critique of every sort of religious authoritarianism.This study attempts to grasp the continuing contemporary relevance of Hegel's political theology, which the author interprets as a uniquely radical critique of every sort of religious authoritarianism.This study attempts to grasp the continuing contemporary relevance of Hegel's political theology, which the author interprets as a uniquely radical critique of every sort of religious authoritarianism.This study attempts to grasp the continuing contemporary relevance of Hegel's political theology, which the author interprets as a uniquely radical critique of every sort of religious authoritarianism. By relating Milan Kundera's concept of kitsch to Hegel's thought, Dr. Shanks shows that Hegel's philosophy has important implications, and that it is still able to serve as a resource and an inspiration in modern times, an age in which kitsch is pervasive and damaging.Introduction 1. Hegel's christology: 'The Spectulative Mid-Point of Philosophy' 2. Philosophy and dogmatics 3. Christology and history 4. Hegel's political theology 5. Conclusion Bibliography Index. ...the present work represents the emergence of a significant new voice in Hegelian interpretation. Theological Studies