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How does Christian ethics begin? This pioneering study explores the grammar of the Christian life as it is embodied and learned in worship as the formative experience of Christian communities. In a careful analysis of biblical and traditional conceptions of worship, Wannenwetsch demonstrates how worship challenges the deepest antagonisms in political thought and social practice. Particular worship practices (confession, preaching, praising, intercession, observance of holy days) are examined and their ethical and political significance is explored.
How does the practice of Christian worship fundamentally shape the ethical and political identity of the individual within society? Bernd Wannenwetsch, a scholar of theological ethics, examines the intersection of liturgical practice and political engagement. By analyzing biblical foundations and historical traditions, he argues that worship is not a private act but a formative experience that challenges existing political antagonisms and social structures.
What You Will Find
Scholars and theologians frequently cite this work as a significant contribution to the field of political theology. Readers often note the academic density of the prose, which requires a strong background in theological discourse to fully grasp the author's complex arguments.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
2004-08-12
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0199253870
ISBN-13:
9780199253876
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