Internationally acclaimed theologian Graham Ward is well known for his thoughtful engagement with postmodernism. This volume, the fourth in "The Church and Postmodern Culture" series, offers an engaging look at the political nature of the postmodern world.

In the first section, 'The World', Ward considers 'the signs of the times' and the political nature of contemporary postmodernism. It is imperative, he suggests, that the church understand the world to be able to address it thoughtfully. In the second section, 'The Church', he turns to practical application, examining what faithful discipleship looks like within this political context. Clergy and those interested in the emerging church will find this work particularly thought provoking.

Graham Ward (PhD, University of Cambridge) is professor of contextual theology and ethics at the University of Manchester. He is a prolific author and editor, whose works include Cities of God, True Religion, and The Blackwell Companion to Postmodern Theology.