Reflections on Religion, the Divine, and the Constitution (Paperback)

In Part One, the uses of divine revelation in the Western world are reviewed by recalling authors that include Euripides, Sophocles, Aristophanes, Plato, Maimonides, Cervantes, Hobbes, and Milton. The challenges posed by such monstrosities as Aztec human sacrifices and the Second World War Holocaust are recalled. In Part Two, the challenges of religion for and by Americans are examined. Documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of 1787, and Presidential Farewell Addresses are recalled. The lives and thought of eminent Americans are also recalled (including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln). Recalled as well are such movements as that of the Mormons and that of the "I Am" sect. The implications both for religious developments and for religious orthodox of modern science are investigated. The Appendices reinforce these inquiries by providing reminders of how distinguished commentators and others have tried to deal with critical questions noticed in the Essays of this book.

General

Imprint:	Lexington Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 2015
Authors:	George Anastaplo
Dimensions:	230 x 157 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	354
ISBN-13:	978-1-4985-2108-6
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political structure & processes > Constitution, government & the state Books > Religion & Spirituality > General
LSN:	1-4985-2108-8
Barcode:	9781498521086

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