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Anarchy and the Kingdom of God - (Orthodox Christianity and Contemporary Thought) by Davor Dzalto (Paperback)

Anarchy and the Kingdom of God - (Orthodox Christianity and Contemporary Thought) by  Davor Dzalto (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"Anarchy and the Kingdom of God reclaims the concept of "anarchism" both as a political philosophy and a way of thinking of the sociopolitical sphere from a theological perspective. Through a genuinely theological approach to the issues of power, coercion, and oppression, Davor Dézalto advances human freedom-one of the most prominent forces in human history-as a foundational theological principle in Christianity. That principle enables a fresh reexamination of the problems of democracy and justice in the age of global (neoliberal) capitalism"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>Anarchy and the Kingdom of God </i>reclaims the concept of "anarchism" both as a political philosophy and a way of thinking of the sociopolitical sphere from a theological perspective. Through a genuinely theological approach to the issues of power, coercion, and oppression, Davor Dzalto advances human freedom--one of the most prominent forces in human history--as a foundational theological principle in Christianity. That principle enables a fresh reexamination of the problems of democracy and justice in the age of global (neoliberal) capitalism.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Dzalto''s scholarship is a rich contribution to the burgeoning literature on political theology, and a particularly welcome perspective in the field of Orthodox political theology.-- "Reflexus"<br><br>Perhaps the best book on Christian anarchism since Jacques Ellul, <i>Anarchy and the Kingdom of God</i> is a timely and valuable addition to resurgent interest in political theology across various disciplines. Learned and well-written, it brings neglected sources from the Orthodox Christian tradition into this current renaissance and makes clear their relevance for contemporary economic and political debates in contexts ranging from the United States to postcommunist Europe and Russia.<b>---Eric Gregory, Princeton University, <i></i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Davor Dzalto </b>is Professor of Religion and Democracy in the Department of Eastern Christian Studies at Stockholm School of Theology, and president of The Institute for the Study of Culture and Christianity. He is the author and editor of numerous books, including <i>The Human Work of Art</i>, <i>Religion and Realism</i>, and <i>Yugoslavia: Peace, War, and Dissolution</i> (by Noam Chomsky).

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