Religion and Political Thought [Paperback]

This book provides an essential resource for studies in religion and politics. It is divided into three parts, beginning with an introduction outlining the contemporary relevance of reviewing the relationship between the two subject areas; a brief history of the interactions between religion and politics that have pertained both in East and the West, and the key concepts that relate these two fields. The second section comprises a selection of classic readings. This title is ideal for students of both religion and politics and general readers who are interested in the topics.

Acknowledgements

General Introduction

Section I: The Division of Christ's political body

1. Augustine

Introduction

Excerpt fromCity of God

2. Aquinas

Introduction

Excerpt fromDe Regno

3. Dante

Introduction

Excerpt fromDe Monarchia

4. Luther

Introduction

Excerpts fromAddress to the German Noblemen&

On the Misuse of Secular Power&