When Barack Obama praised the writings of philosopher theologian Reinhold Niebuhr in the run up to the 2008 US Presidential Elections, he joined a long line of top politicians who closely engaged with Niebuhr's ideas, including Tony Benn, Jimmy Carter, Martin Luther King Jr. and Dennis Healey. Beginning with his early ministry amongst industrial workers in early twentieth century Detroit, Niebuhr displayed a passionate commitment to social justice that infused his life's work. Rigorously championing 'Christian Realism' he sought a practically orientated intellectual engagement with the political challenges of his day. His ideas on International Relations have also helped to shape debate amongst leading academic thinkers and policy makers. In both Christian and secular contexts he continues to attract new readers today. In this timely re-evaluation both critics and disciples of Niebuhr's work reflect on his notable contribution to Christian social ethics, the Christian doctrine of humanity, and the engagement of Christian thought with contemporary politics. The authors bring a wide range of expertise from both sides of the Atlantic, indicating how a re-evaluation of Niebuhr's thought can help inform contemporary debates on Christian social ethics and other wider theological issues.

Reinhold Niebuhr and Contemporary Politics: God and Power

History

HARRIES, Richard

Platten, Stephen

World

Oxford University Press

Augustine's Legacy

Darton,Longman & Todd

This book assumes that everyone has a basic religious impulse, but that in England the Church has 'lost the hearts' of the English people. This did not happen suddenly and this book will examine what happened, and how the natural human response to religion can be rekindled. Questions and issues to be covered include: Why religion still appears to be a natural response within certain parts of Europe, How did the English Reformation affect the religious sensibilities of the population?, The Methodist revival of the 18th Century Evangelical and Tractarian revivals of the 19th Century, Secularisation, How does one re-awaken a sacred view of the world?, Examples of good practice

Rebuilding Jerusalem: The Church's Hold on Hearts and Minds

S.P.C.K. Publishing

A geographical, illustrated guide to over 60 of the most famous cathedrals and abbeys in England.

Cathedrals & Abbeys of England

Travel

Europe

JARROLD PUB.

What is pilgrimage? What does it mean to Christians who undertake pilgrimage? Each chapter of this book focuses on a popular place of pilgrimage within Britain and Ireland, offering historical background and exploring why each has become such a powerful magnet for pilgrims over the ages.

Pilgrims: Pathways of Christian Life

Religion & Spirituality

Sacristy Press

Wicked Weather for Walking: A Passiontide Progress

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