Hitler's theology : a study in political religion / Rainer Bucher ; translated by Rebecca Pohl ; edited and with an introduction by Michael Hoelzl.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bucher, Rainer, 1956- author.

Contributor:

Pohl, Rebecca, editor.

Series:

Continuum resources in religion and political culture.

Continuum resources in religion and political culture

Standardized Title:

Hitlers Theologie. English

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945--Political and social views.

Hitler, Adolf.

Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945--Religion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, 2011.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

Summary:

"Hitler's Theology investigates the use of theological motifs in Adolf Hitler's public speeches and writings, and offers an answer to the question of why Hitler and his theo-political ideology were so attractive and successful presenting an alternative to the discontents of modernity. The book gives a systematic reconstruction of Hitler's use of theological concepts like providence, belief or the almighty God. Rainer Bucher argues that Hitler's (ab)use of theological ideas is one of the main reasons why and how Hitler gained so much acquiescence and support for his diabolic enterprise. This fascinating study concludes by contextualizing Hitler's theology in terms of a wider theory of modernity and in particular by analyzing the churches' struggle with modernity. Finally, the author evaluates the use of theology from a practical theological perspective. This book will be of interest to students of Religious Studies, Theology, Holocaust Studies, Jewish Studies, Religion and Politics, and German History."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

Contents:

Motti

Preface

Introduction to the English Translation

Part I: Framing the Matter. 1. 'Hitler's Theology': What it is and what it isn't about ; 2. Hitler's Theology and the Catholic Church ; 3. Hitler and the Theology of the 'V lkisch Movement'

Part II: Structures and Concepts. 4. 'Providence': Hitler's Theology of History ; 5. Hitler's Notion of God ; 6. 'Faith': Shaping the Individual ; 7. Hitler's Theology and the Extermination of European Jews ; 8. Church Reforms with the Help of Hitler's Theology

Part III: Consequences. 9. Hitler, Religion, Politics: Hitler's Political Project and Modernity ; 10. Some Lessons for the Church and for Faith

Afterword

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [126]-138) and index.

ISBN:

9781472549068

1472549066

9781441135414

1441135413

OCLC:

741492626