{"product_id":"9781444357691","title":"Christianity and Contemporary Politics: The Conditions and Possibilities of Faithful Witness","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCongratulations to Luke Bretherton on winning the 2013 Michael Ramsey Prize for Theological Writing for \u003ci\u003eChristianity and Contemporary Politics\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelations 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, Bretherton succeeds in offering timely and invaluable insights into these crucial issues facing 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e century societies. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplores the relationship between Christianity and contemporary politics through case studies of faith-based organizations, Christian political activism and welfare provision in the West; these case studies assess initiatives including community organizing, fair trade, and the sanctuary movement\u003cbr\u003e Offers an insightful, informative account of how Christians can engage politically in a multi-faith, liberal democracy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIntegrates debates in political theology with inter-disciplinary analysis of policy and practice regarding religious social, political and economic engagement in the USA, UK, and continental Europe\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReveals how Christians can help prevent the subversion of the church – and even of politics itself – by legal, bureaucratic, and market mechanisms, rather than advocating withdrawal or assimilation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngages with the intricacies of contemporary politics whilst integrating systematic and historical theological reflection on political and economic life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47184400744688,"sku":"9781444357691","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781444357691_p0.jpg?v=1763817071","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781444357691","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}