In his 1922 work, Politische Theologie, Carl Schmitt argued that all modern political concepts of significance are secularized theological concepts. Using this perspective to critique the "secular" foundations of contemporary International Relations theory, the work looks the pr…
"Religion is prevalent in world politics today, and international relation theory is at pains to understand and explain this phenomenon. This unique study aims to introduce political theology as an appropriate tool to the study of international relations. In accordance with the …
Cover -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Part I: The Past of Political Theology: Concepts and Challenges -- 1 The Secular Sphere in Western Theology: A Historical Reconsideration -- 2 Political Theology and its Discontents -- …
Recent shifts in the contemporary cultural, political, and religious landscape are engendering intensive attention concerning political theology. New trends and traditional ideas equally colour these movements. This book presents a rich overview of fresh, contemporary theoretica…
