Theology and Social Theory (2nd Edition)

This is a revised edition of John Milbank's masterpiece, which sketches the outline of a specifically theological social theory.  
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* The *Times Higher Education Supplement* wrote of the first edition that it was "a tour de force of systematic theology. It would be churlish not to acknowledge its provocation and brilliance".
* Brings this classic work up-to-date by reviewing the development of modern social thought.
* Features a substantial new introduction by Milbank, clarifying the theoretical basis for his work.
* Challenges the notion that sociological critiques of theology are 'scientific'.
* Outlines a specifically theological social theory, and in doing so, engages with a wide range of thinkers from Plato to Deleuze.
* Written by one of the world's most influential contemporary theologians and the author of numerous books.Read less