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Theology and Social Theory

Beyond Secular Reason
By John Milbank
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Theology and Social Theory by John Milbank is a landmark work that develops a distinctively theological approach to social theory. The book challenges the so-called scientific status of sociological critiques of theology and engages deeply with a wide array of thinkers from Plato to Deleuze. This revised edition includes a substantial new introduction by Milbank, updating his masterful synthesis and clarifying the theoretical foundations of his work. Recognised as a tour de force in systematic theology, it provides a comprehensive critique of modern social thought through the lens of theology.
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Ideal for students and scholars of religion, theology, social theory, and philosophy, this book suits readers seeking a rigorous and systematic theological critique of modern social thought. It also appeals to those interested in the intersection of theology and sociology, and readers looking for deep intellectual engagement with contemporary and classical social theories.

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This is a revised edition of John Milbank's masterpiece, which sketches the outline of a specifically theological social theory. The Times Higher Education Supplement wrote of the first edition that it was "a tour de force of systematic theology. It would be churlish not to acknowledge its provocation and brilliance".

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This is a revised edition of John Milbank’s masterpiece, which sketches the outline of a specifically theological social theory.

  • The Times Higher Education Supplement wrote of the first edition that it was “a tour de force of systematic theology. It would be churlish not to acknowledge its provocation and brilliance”.
  • Featured in The Church Times “100 Best Christian Books".
  • Brings this classic work up-to-date by reviewing the development of modern social thought.
  • Features a substantial new introduction by Milbank, clarifying the theoretical basis for his work.
  • Challenges the notion that sociological critiques of theology are ‘scientific’.
  • Outlines a specifically theological social theory, and in doing so, engages with a wide range of thinkers from Plato to Deleuze.
  • Written by one of the world’s most influential contemporary theologians and the author of numerous books.

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Praised as a "tour de force of systematic theology" by the Times Higher Education Supplement, Milbank's work is lauded for its ambition, scope, and intellectual rigor. Modern Theology notes the stunning orchestration of a relatively simple thesis, while Studies in Christian Ethics regards it as intellectually demanding and unique. The Journal of Religion highlights Milbank's masterful review and critical perspective on modern social paradigms. Stanley Hauerwas of Duke University calls the second edition a "bombshell" filled with surprising insights that provoke thought.

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ISBN: 9781405136846

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 December 2005

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 2nd edition

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 712g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

John Milbank is Professor of Religion, Politics and Ethics at the University of Nottingham and one of the most influential contemporary theologians. He is also the author of The Word Made Strange: Theology, Language, Culture (Blackwell, 1996).

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