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Christian socialism as political ideology : the formation of the british christian left, 1877-1945 / Anthony A. J. Williams.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Williams, Anthony A.J., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Christian socialism--Great Britain--History--19th century.
- Christian socialism.
- Christian socialism--Great Britain--History--20th century.
- History of Poltical Thought (Politics).
- UK Government and Politics (Politics).
- Biography and Christian Thinkers.
- Political Theology (Theology).
- British History (History).
- Local Subjects:
- History of Poltical Thought (Politics).
- UK Government and Politics (Politics).
- Biography and Christian Thinkers.
- Political Theology (Theology).
- British History (History).
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (257 pages) : illustrations
- Place of Publication:
- London : Bloomsbury Publishing, 2020.
- System Details:
- text file
- HTML
- Summary:
- In this book, Anthony Williams investigates the history of Christian Socialist thought in Britain from the late nineteenth to mid-twentieth century. Through analysis of the writings of ten key Christian Socialists from the period, Williams reframes the ideology of Christian Socialism as a coherent and influential body of political thought - moving the study of Christian Socialism away from historical narratives and towards political ideology. The book sheds new light on a key period in British political development, in particular Williams demonstrates how the growth of the Christian Socialist movement exercised a profound impact on the formation of the British Labour party, which would go on to radically change 20th century politics in Britain.
- Contents:
- Introduction
- Part 1 - The Basis of Christian Socialism
- 1. The Biblical Basis
- 2. The Church Basis
- 3. Other Influences
- Part 2 - The Route to Christian Socialism
- 4. A Democratic-Revolutionary Synthesis
- 5. The Revolution in Practice
- 6. Confusion and Contradiction
- Part 3 - Christian Socialist Society
- 7. Co-operation and the role of the State
- 8. Democracy and Equality
- 9. Pacifism and Utopianism
- Conclusion
- Index.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781838607746
- 1838607749
- 9781838607753
- 1838607757
- 9781838607739
- 1838607730
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