This collection explores how Christian individuals and institutions - whether Churches; church-related organisations; clergy; or lay thinkers - combined the topics of faith and national identity in twentieth-century Europe. "National identity" is understood in a broad sense that includes discourses of citizenship; narratives of cultural or linguistic belonging; or attributions of distinct; "national" characteristics. The collection addresses Catholic; Protestant; and Orthodox perspectives; considers various geographical contexts; and takes into account processes of cross-national exchange and transfer. It shows how national and denominational identities were often mutually constitutive; at times leading to a strongly exclusionary stance against "other" national or religious groups. In different circumstances; religiously minded thinkers critiqued nationalism; emphasising the universalist strains of their faith; with varying degrees of success. Moreover; throughout the century; and especially since 1945; both church officials and lay Christians have had to come to terms with the relationship between their national and "European" identities and have sought to position themselves within the processes of Europeanisation. Various contexts for the negotiation of faith and nation are addressed: media debates; domestic and international political arenas; inner-denominational and ecumenical movements; church organisations; cosmopolitan intellectual networks and the ideas of individual thinkers.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Page turner - valuable addition to any libraryBy Mickey DI loved this book. I was a bit skeptical at first thinking this would be one of those condemnations of the country and a cry for reparations or something. It was not.What this book was is a look into the history of our Black Soldiers who fought for America. From the Revolution on up into the later part of the 20th Century. It was also a personal history of the authors family and their contribution to our freedom. It made me both proud to be and American and ashamed of how our soldiers of color were treated.Back in the early 70's when I was in I had no issue serving side by side with Black Americans. After all; we all wore the OD and we were all family - a brotherhood of young men; serving our country. I had read about the heroism of the Buffalo Soldier during the Indian Wars and in the late 18 and early 1900's and was proud to serve with their descendants. What I never knew until just recently was the way these fine men were treated by our government and by their fellow citizens. For that I truly am ashamed however; the good fight was fought and for the most part; in the minds of most of us; we are all Americans - no matter what skin color.If you are a fan of American History; this book will be a welcome addition to your library. It was well written; interesting and easy to read. Believe me; most books take me weeks to get through; this one was hard to put down and I finished it in record time and sad that I had turned the last page. I wish to thank Mr. Moore and his family for their service to "our" country and hope that for once; at least this history will never repeat itself.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very good book. It is a shame (since I like ...By nleeVery good book. It is a shame (since I like milatary history ). All the documentaries I see have no black American soldiers in it what soever. 1.8 million blacks fought in WWII.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Leroy WilliamsThank You!!
