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The Desire of the Nations
Rediscovering the Roots of Political Theology

Author: Oliver O'Donovan, University of Oxford

Date Published: August 1999
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format: Paperback
isbn: 9780521665162

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This book by Oliver O'Donovan is a work of systematic Christian political thought, combining Biblical interpretation, historical discussion of the Western political and theological tradition, theoretical construction and critical engagement with contemporary views. It argues for an alternative to political theology, one that is more politically constructive than the dominant models of the past generation.
- Theoretically constructive and original
- Argues for a new approach to theological engagement with political theory
- Contains extensive biblical discussion
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"...a powerful argument by a subtle thinker. And it is a serious book to which anyone interested in questions of theology and politics must attend." Kenneth R. Craycraft Jr., The Review of Politics
"The Desire of the Nations is as significant a work of theology as I can recall reading in the last twenty years....this book is important....the book is carefully plotted." Gilbert Meilaender, First Things
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- Date Published: August 1999
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521665162
- length: 320 pages
- dimensions: 228 x 152 x 17 mm
- weight: 0.44kg
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Acknowledgements
Prologue
1. Beyond suspicion
2. The revelation of God's kingship
3. Dual authority and the fulfilling of the time
4. The triumph of the Kingdom
5. The church
6. The obedience of rulers
7. The redemption of society
Epilogue
Bibliography
Index of scriptural references
Index of subjects
Index of names and authors.
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Oliver O'Donovan, University of Oxford