Theology And Social Theory Av John (University Of Nottingham Nottingham Uk) Milbank

This is a revised edition of John Milbank¿s masterpiece, which sketches the outline of a specifically theological social theory. <br/><br/><ul><li>The <i>Times Higher Education Supplement</i> wrote of the first edition that it was ¿a tour de force of systematic theology. It would be churlish not to acknowledge its provocation and brilliance¿.</li><li>Featured in <i>The Church Times</i> ¿100 Best Christian Books"</li><li>Brings this classic work up-to-date by reviewing the development of modern social thought.</li><li>Features a substantial new introduction by Milbank, clarifying the theoretical basis for his work.</li><li>Challenges the notion that sociological critiques of theology are ¿scientific¿.</li><li>Outlines a specifically theological social theory, and in doing so, engages with a wide range of thinkers from Plato to Deleuze.</li><li>Written by one of the world¿s most influential contemporary theologians and the author of numerous books.</li></ul>