
God and Caesar
Shirley Williams(Author)
Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Published on 1. May 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-8264-7103-1 (ISBN)
Description
Shirley Williams explores the relationship between Christian teaching, the Church and public life in the modern world. A central theme is the way in which the traditional structures of pre-industrial society have been transformed by modern progress and, consequently, human beings have been distanced from God and his natural world. Williams discusses the current cynicism about politicians and the political process, the prevailing crisis in the priesthood, and the new roles that have opened up for women in the Catholic Church. She also considers the effects of globalisation in the twenty-first century and argues that in the wake of September 11, there is a cultural and social gulf between countries that support and harbour terrorism and our own pragmatic, relativistic, secular societies. She discusses the religious and ethical considerations that are relevant to the struggle against terrorism, and sets out the basis of an international legal and moral order which alone can settle global conflicts and constitute the basis for a lasting peace. God and Caesar is an immediately relevant work for modern society by one of Britain's most respected figures.
Reviews / Votes
"...a stimulating and up-to-date view of major world issues, seen from her unique standpoint. At a time of changing political alliances and parties, she offers the opinions of a 'conviction politician'. She is surely to be praised for that." (The Lance, June 2007)More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Weight
200 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8264-7103-1 (9780826471031)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Shirley Williams was Secretary of State for Education in an earlier Labour administration. The daughter of Vera Brittain, author of Testament of Youth, she is a practising Catholic. She is presently leader of the Liberal Democrats in the Lords.
Content
Preface, Introduction; 1. The Church in the Modern World; 2. The Death of Deference; 3. Enter Eve; 4. The Political Vocation; 5. The Gospel to the Poor; 6. War and Peace; 7. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse; 8. The Kingdom of God; Index