Religion and Political Thought

Provides a resource for studies in religion and politics. Divided in three parts, this book outlines the relevance of reviewing the relationship between the two subject areas and the key concepts that relate these two fields. It comprises a selection of readings that explore the metaphor of the body and its political deployment.
This book provides an essential resource for studies in religion and politics. It is divided into three parts, beginning with an introduction outlining the contemporary relevance of reviewing the relationship between the two subject areas; a brief history of the interactions between religion and politics that have pertained both in East and the West, and the key concepts that relate these two fields. The second section comprises a selection of classic readings. This title is ideal for students of both religion and politics and general readers who are interested in the topics.