God Save the Queen by Ian Bradley
At a time of renewed interest in the monarchy (stimulated by the marriage of Prince William of Wales and the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II), the institution is analyzed and dissected from almost every point of view apart from the sacred -- which arguably stands at its heart and is its ultimate raison d'etre. Commentators assess the constitutional and philanthropic aspects of monarchy and its tourist potential; gossip magazines report on the Royal Family as a soap opera. This lack of attention is in marked contrast to the sacred origins of monarchy and the manifest importance of religious belief in the life of the present monarch. Ian Bradley traces the religious dimension of monarchy and argues for its importance as a spiritual force in British life, as well as exploring what this might mean in a society that is both multi-faith and increasingly secular.
..to those seeking to understand the essence of sacred monarchy and why it has maintained such enduring appeal this book is nothing less than erudite and comprehensive and is therefore highly recommended. -- C. Brad Faught, Tyndale University College, Toronto * Anglican and Episcopal History *
Bradley outlines the political theories and public theologies of British monarchy over the past thousand years, providing fresh contexts for relevant topics such as subject and citizen, written and unwritten constitutions and communal versus associational identities. -- James McCullough, Lindenwood University, St Charles, Missouri, USA * International Journal of Public Theology *
Bradley outlines the political theories and public theologies of British monarchy over the past thousand years, providing fresh contexts for relevant topics such as subject and citizen, written and unwritten constitutions and communal versus associational identities. -- James McCullough, Lindenwood University, St Charles, Missouri, USA * International Journal of Public Theology *
Ian Bradley is Reader in Practical Theology and Church History at the University of St Andrews, a minister in the Church of Scotland and a prolific author and broadcaster.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781441193674 |
| ISBN 10 | 1441193677 |
| Title | God Save the Queen |
| Author | Ian Bradley |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Continuum Publishing Corporation |
| Year published | 2012-03-08 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
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