This collection interrogates the precarious state of liberal democratic modernity by examining its contemporary crises through the lens of the historical concept of 'the messianic'. The book brings together international thinkers to analyze threats such as financial meltdown, religious extremism, and environmental catastrophe, situating these modern crises within a longer historical trajectory. It posits that the ongoing struggle with the messianic tradition offers a critical perspective for understanding and interrogating liberal modernity. The contributors explore how the possibility of messianic judgment continues to influence the Western political imagination and what this implies for a future politics.

This collection is presented as a rigorous academic inquiry into the future of liberal democratic modernity, drawing on diverse intellectual traditions. The contributors' focus on the 'messianic' as a critical lens suggests a deep engagement with philosophical and theological concepts, aiming to provide a nuanced understanding of contemporary political challenges. The book likely appeals to scholars and advanced students of political theory, history, and religious studies seeking to grapple with the complex forces shaping the modern world. Its interdisciplinary approach promises a multifaceted perspective on the enduring questions of political order and transformation.