Author
Gerd Ludemann
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Publisher
Prometheus Books
Published
November 2006
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Contemporary Christians usually suppose that Christianity is quite congenial to the democratic ideals that are the basis of free, open Western societies. Among these ideals is freedom of religion, which encourages a broad tolerance for different belief systems. Nonetheless, a careful examination of core Christian beliefs and the history of Christianity reveal little tolerance for thinking or acting outside the orthodox Christian tradition. In this enlightening analysis of key "New Testament" texts, historian of early Christianity Gerd Ludemann discusses the inherently intolerant attitude that has characterised monotheistic belief systems generally and Christianity in particular. As Ludemann points out, Christianity evolved within the context of the pluralistic Roman Empire, which generally allowed separate belief systems as long as political allegiance to the Roman state was never questioned. Ironically, Christians inherited their essential intolerance from Judaism, whose first commandment is the expression of a jealous God: "I am the Lord your God". Thou shalt have no other gods before me".After Christianity became the state religion of Rome, tolerance disappeared and did not reappear on the world stage until the European Enlightenment of the 18th century. Besides the discussion of these issues, Ludemann presents a textual analysis in five chapters of some of the letters in the "New Testament". In each case he translates the letter, presents textual commentary, and demonstrates how the text reflects Christian intolerance of heretics and non-believers. In conclusion, Ludemann suggests that attempts to harmonise Christianity with the democratic ideal of tolerance cannot really work because there is a logical contradiction between monotheism and Christology, on the one hand, and the core values of a pluralistic society, on the other.
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Author
Gerd Ludemann
Book Format
Hardback
Publisher
Prometheus Books
Published
November 2006
Weight
523g
Page Count
281
Dimensions
161 x 236 x 23 mm
ISBN
9781591024682
ISBN-10
1591024684
Eden Code
1143580
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Author/Creator: Gerd Ludemann
ISBN: 9781591024682
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Release Date: November 2006
Weight: 523g
Dimensions: 161 x 236 x 23 mm
Eden Code: 1143580
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