Research Catalog

Christ & empire : from Paul to postcolonial times / Joerg Rieger.

Title
Christ & empire : from Paul to postcolonial times / Joerg Rieger.
Author
Rieger, Joerg.
Publication
Minneapolis, MN : Fortress Press, c2007.

Holdings

Details

Description
x, 334 p.; 23 cm.
Alternative Title
Christ and empire
Subject
  • Christianity and politics
  • Jesus Christ > Person and offices
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Processing Action (note)
  • committed to retain
Contents
Introduction -- Resisting and reframing Lord: Christology and the Roman Empire -- Resisting and reframing coequality: Christology and the creeds -- Resisting and reframing the God-human: Christology and empire in the Middle Ages -- Resisting and reframing the way of Christ: Christology and early colonialism -- Resisting and reframing prophet, priest, and king: Christology and later colonialism -- Resisting and reframing Christus victor: Christology and neocolonialism -- Resisting and reframing the cosmic Christ: Christology in a postcolonial empire -- Conclusion: the truth shall make you free (John 8:32).
ISBN
  • 9780800620387 (alk. paper)
  • 0800620380 (alk. paper)
LCCN
^^2006038938