Kyle Edward Haden

Embodied Idolatry

A Critique of Christian Nationalism

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Produktbeschreibung

This bookis a critique of Christian nationalism and an analysis of Christian theological ethics and practice in the US. Utilizing Pierre Bourdieu’s sociology and René Girard’s mimetic theories, Haden identifies the problematic dynamics of US Christians embodying idolatrous ideological beliefs and calls for Christian conversion from such practices.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 174
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Januar 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 412g
• ISBN-13: 9781793611093
• ISBN-10: 1793611092
• Artikelnr.: 58298134

Autorenporträt

Kyle Edward Haden is assistant professor of Theology and Franciscan studies at St. Bonaventure University.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 Embodied Habitus
2 Emotions, Feelings, and Desires
3 Identity Needs and Mimetic Desire
4 Ideology, Beliefs, and Social/Group Influence
5 Jesus' Summons to Hospitality and Table Fellowship
6 Nationalism as Idolatry
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
About the Author