Awaiting the King Smith James K. A. Paperback
Awaiting the King Smith James K. A. Paperback In this culmination of his widely read and highly acclaimed Cultural Liturgies project, James K. A. What if, he asks, citizens are not only thinkers or…
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Awaiting the King Smith James K. A. Paperback
In this culmination of his widely read and highly acclaimed Cultural Liturgies project, James K. A. What if, he asks, citizens are not only thinkers or believers but also lovers? Smith examines politics through the lens of liturgy.
How would our political engagement change if we weren't simply looking for permission to express our "views" in the political sphere but actually hoped to shape the ethos of a nation, a state, or a municipality to foster a way of life that bends toward shalom?This book offers a well-rounded public theology as an alternative to contemporary debates about politics. Smith explores how our analysis of political institutions would look different if we viewed them as incubators of love-shaping practices--not merely governing us but forming what we love. Smith explores the religious nature of politics and the political nature of Christian worship,