| Description |
XIV, 211 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Metaphysics of Terror -- 1. The Apologetic Argument -- 2. Was Jesus Moderate? -- 3. Sin as Unbelief -- 4. Hell and Damnation -- 5. Is Heaven for Sadists? -- 6. How Glad are the Glad Tidings? -- 7. The Angst of Salvation -- 8. The Ransom for Sin -- 9. Conclusion -- Pt. II. Politics of Terror -- 1. Treachery with a Clear Conscience -- 2. Augustinian Chic -- 3. Political Realism with a Twist -- 4. Christian Arrogance -- 5. Christian Militancy -- 6. Against Christianity in Politics -- Pt. III. Ethic of Love -- 1. The Morality of Jesus -- 2. Sins of Thought -- 3. A Tragic Ethos -- 4. Inner State of Siege -- 5. More Than a Hint of Asceticism -- Pt. IV. Psychology of Terror -- 1. Neurosis of the West -- 2. Guilt, Original Sin, and Expiation -- 3. A Garrison Within -- 4. The Moses of Freud: A Criticism -- 5. A Promethean Revolt -- 6. Romanticizing Evil -- Pt. V. Terror, Ideals, and Civilization -- 1. Beyond Naivete and Cynicism -- 2. A Clash of Civilizations? |
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3. Terrorism: From Samson to Atta -- 4. Transcending the Biblical Horizon |
| Summary |
"Drury regards the political problems of the modern world to be thoroughly Biblical. In the politics of the 21st century, we find two equally arrogant and self-righteous civilizations confronting one another. Each is convinced that it is on the side of God, truth, and justice, while its enemy is allied with Satan, wickedness, and barbarism. The language of diplomacy and compromise has been replaced by the language of jihad or the struggle against the cosmic forces of evil. Life is radicalized; and all choices are polarized. Politics properly understood is eclipsed. Drury urges us to transcend the Biblical view of the world. Instead, she argues in favor of a genuinely liberal, secular, and pluralistic understanding of politics."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Terrorism -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
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Terrorism, Islamic
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Political violence -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- History
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Terror -- Religious aspects -- Christianity -- History
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| LC no. |
2003050572 |
| ISBN |
1403964041 |
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