This is the first global examination of the historical relationship between Christianity and human rights in the twentieth century. Leading historians, anthropo

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The Common Good and Christian Ethics rethinks the ancient tradition of the common good in a way that addresses contemporary social divisions, both urban and glo

Informative and provocative, this book introduces readers to debates in the contemporary study of religion and suggests future research possibilities.