Description
Book SynopsisSeeks to understand the prevailing conception of government in the light of an important transformation in the idea of politics brought about by Christianity.
Trade Review"Heron's book offers a magisterial reconstruction of the Christian idea of government. Liturgical Power makes a crucially important intervention into the emerging field of political theology." -- --Miguel Vatter University of New South Wales "Liturgical Power makes a significant contribution to liturgical studies through its ability to illuminate Agamben's significant work on the subject in his more recent writings. The book demonstrates first-rate scholarship in that it takes up a significant philological discussion that is pursued across centuries and various sources." -- --Colby Dickinson Loyola University Chicago
Table of ContentsIntroduction
1. The Economic God
2. Liturgical Power
3. The Practice of Hierarchy
4. Instrumental Cause
5. Anthropology of Office
Conclusion
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