| The Catholic Church and the Nation-State: Comparative Perspectives Contributor(s): Manuel, Paul Christopher (Editor), Reardon, Lawrence C. (Editor), Wilcox, Clyde (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1589011155 ISBN-13: 9781589011151 Publisher: Georgetown University Press OUR PRICE: $59.35 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2006 Annotation: "A book that astutely crosses the theology-political Science divide to probe the relation between faith and culture. The authors capture multiple tensions and ambiguities as the Catholic Church faces challenges of secularization, nationalism, and democracy across the globe."—Clarke E. Cochran, Texas Tech University "Manuel, Reardon, and Wilcox have assembled a superb group of scholars to discuss the global challenges to the Catholic Church. Organized thematically and covering all corners of the world, this work should become an essential read for anybody interested in Catholicism or religion more generally."—Anthony Gill, author of "Rendering Unto Caesar: The Catholic Church and the State in Latin America" |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Religion, Politics & State |
| Dewey: 261.708 |
| LCCN: 2006003022 |
| Series: Religion and Politics |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 6.08" W x 9.04" (0.91 lbs) 298 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Catholic - Theometrics - Catholic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: How much does the Vatican, and national Catholic Churches, influence politics and public policy debates in countries across the globe? From these cases studies--12 in all--outstanding political scientists explore and analyze the role of the Catholic Church in cross-national politics. After the editors lay out the contents of the book, theologian Kenneth Himes provides a theological conception of the role of the Catholic Church, and shows how theological change--specifically, Vatican II--can fundamentally alter the way the Church engages in politics. Then Lisa Ferrari demonstrates how the Church can be understood as an NGO and political actor. A series of case studies follows: Latin Europe (France, Spain, Italy, Portugal); the United States; Chile; Poland; Ireland and Northern Ireland; East Timor; Brazil; Rwanda; Angola; India; China; The Congo. These case studies are structured around five parts or themes: theological and political challenges; the challenge of secularization; the challenge of opposition; the challenge of justice; and the challenge of accommodation. Using these rubrics the editors place the Catholic Church in a context within particular countries, viz., the biggest challenge facing the Catholic Church in China is accommodation, that is, how the Church can find its place in a society where it is a distinct religious minority. Contributors are attentive to cross-referencing other chapters within the book, which helps with coherence and integration. Includes a helpful timeline of significant events in the life of the modern Catholic Church, along with eight tables and figures. |