T&T Clark Handbook of Political Theology

The T&T Clark Handbook of Political Theology is a comprehensive reference resource informed by serious theological scholarship in the three Abrahamic traditions. This volume comprises of five parts that illuminate the rise and the relevance of political theology the first part marks the birth of contemporary political theology, and it is followed by a section that discusses historical resources for articulating a contemporary political theology through close study of past examples of interaction of theology and politics from all three Abrahamic traditions. Part III surveys the leading figures and movements that have had an impact on the discipline of political theology in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Part IV builds on the historical resources and methods presented earlier in the volume to constructively engage contemporary issues and challenges within the discipline of political theology, emphasizing interreligious dialogue, even while addressing concerns of relevance to a particular faith tradition. The volume concludes with three essays that look at the future of political theology from the perspective of each of the three Abrahamic religions. The engaging and original contributions within this collection represent the cream of the crop of contemporary scholarship in theology, religion, philosophy, history, law and political science from leading scholars in their area of specialization. Together with a glossary and an annotated bibliography, this companion features the most current overview of political theology that will reach a broader, global audience of students and scholars.