Republicanism, religion, and the soul of America / Ellis Sandoz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sandoz, Ellis, 1931-2023.

Series:

Eric Voegelin Institute series in political philosophy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Republicanism.

United States--Church history--18th century.

United States.

Church history.

Christianity and politics--United States.

Christianity and politics.

Republicanism--United States.

Physical Description:

xv, 230 pages ; 24 cm.

Place of Publication:

Columbia, Mo. : University of Missouri, [2006]

Summary:

"Explores the role of Christianity, including John Wesley and the Great Awakening revival, in the formation of the American Republic; also considers Eric Voegelin's contributions to the philosophy of religious experience. Argues that modern republicanism grounds human dignity in spiritual individualism, thereby generating democratic agency for self-government under divine Providence"--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Republicanism and religion: some contextual considerations

Foundations of American liberty and rule of law

Education and the American founding

Americanism: the question of community in politics

Carrying coals to Newcastle: Voegelin and Christianity

Medieval rationalism or mystic philosophy? the Strauss-Voegelin debate

Gnosticism and modernity

The spirit of Voegelin's late work

Truth and the experience of epoch in history.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-211) and index.

ISBN:

0826216749

OCLC:

67922037

Publisher Number:

9780826216748