Kingdoms of This World : How Empires Have Made and Remade Religions / Philip Jenkins.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jenkins, Philip, 1952- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Religion and state.

Imperialism--Religious aspects.

Imperialism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (387 pages)

Place of Publication:

Waco, Texas : Baylor University Press, [2024]

Summary:

Philip Jenkins' 'Kingdoms of This World: How Empires Have Made and Remade Religions' provides a historical and sociological analysis of the interactions between religions and empires from ancient times to the present. The book explores how empires have shaped and been shaped by world faiths, such as Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism, highlighting the persistence of imperial influences in modern religious practices and institutions. Jenkins examines the complex relationships between political power and religious growth, illustrating how empires have both imposed and facilitated the spread of religions. The book is intended for readers interested in the historical intersections of religion and imperial power. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page, Copyright Page, Dedication

Contents

Acknowledgments

Note on Dates and Places

Introduction

Part One: Empires and the Making of World Faiths

1. What Is an Empire?

2. The Kingdoms of God

3. Making Christianity

4. The Light of Asia

5. Persuading to Faith

Part Two: Worldwide Empires and Unintended Consequences

6. Empires and Christian Mission

7. Worlds in Motion

8. Faith against Empire

9. How Empires Remake Religions

10. The Ends of Empire

Conclusion

Notes

Bibliography

Index Generated by AI.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

9781481319966

1481319965

9781481319959

1481319957