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Chosen Nation - Scripture, Theopolitics, and the Project of National Identity (Paperback, New)
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Chosen Nation - Scripture, Theopolitics, and the Project of National Identity (Paperback, New)
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Synopsis: Christian teaching and modern sensibilities both eschew
"nationalism" as an extreme, fanatical form of patriotism, an
excessive or disordered form of an otherwise healthy and proper
national identity. But what if the problem of nationalism is
something much more fundamental? What if nationalism is actually
the process leading to national identity in the first place? And
what happens when this process entails selectively appropriating
and reinterpreting the Christian tradition for the sake of the
envisioned nation? This book takes up these questions within the
context of American Christian nationalism. Here, the process of
interweaving the Christian narrative with American history and myth
is examined in depth through a thorough engagement with scholarship
on nationalism and within a framework shaped by contemporary
theopolitical studies and the biblical narrative. The study aims to
discern how the Christian Scriptures and theological tradition have
been used by Christians themselves to further what amounts to an
alternative gospel. In so doing this book charts a path for the
church to evaluate itself honestly in light of Christ's lordship,
repent, and learn to tell its story more truly. Endorsements: "It
would be hard to overstate the importance of this book. Taking the
work of Yoder, Hauerwas, and Cavanaugh a crucial step further,
Anderson explores why and how nationalism--particularly in
America--is so often bred, nurtured, and promoted as political good
news in and by the church itself through distorted readings of the
biblical narrative, thereby fundamentally compromising the church's
witness. . . . Churches and Christians in all nations must heed
carefully the compelling argument of this book." --Douglas Harink
Professor of Theology The King's University College, Edmonton
Author of Paul, Philosophy, and the Theopolitical Vision (Cascade,
2010) "This is a creative and challenging exploration of the
issues, controversies, and challenges that surround questions of
Christianity and nationalism. Braden Anderson makes an original and
important contribution to debates on whether and how 'being a
Christian' affects other identities, loyalties and priorities. His
exploration of Scripture, political theology and contemporary
issues makes this a rewarding book for scholars, pastors, and lay
leaders." --Michael L. Budde Professor of Catholic Studies and
Political Science, Senior Research Scholar, Center for World
Catholicism and Intercultural Theology DePaul University, Chicago
Author of The Borders of Baptism (Cascade, 2011) Author Biography:
Braden P. Anderson earned his PhD in Theology and Society from the
Department of Theology at Marquette University. He also completed
previous graduate degrees in theology from Marquette and in
political science from the University of Kansas.
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