Routledge Handbook of Christianity and Culture

<p>The centrality and importance of the intersection of Christianity and culture when it comes to English-speaking countries and particularly American culture history and politics is beyond doubt. <i>The Routledge Handbook of Christianity and Culture </i>is an outstanding reference source to the key topics problems and debates in this exciting subject. Comprising over 35 chapters by a team of international contributors the handbook is divided into five parts:</p><p>• Practicing Christianity</p><p>• Christianity and the Word</p><p>• Social and Political Aspects of Christianity and Culture</p><p>• Christianity and Culture in a Global Context</p><p>• Christianity and the Arts</p><p>Within these parts central issues debates and problems are examined including liturgy material Christianity education missions religion and science hermeneutics Bible translations Christian wars human rights law social action the secular ecumenicalism inter-religious relations visual arts literature music theatre and film.</p><p>The Routledge Handbook of Christianity and Culture is essential reading for students and researchers of religious studies and Christian studies. The handbook will also be very useful for those in related fields such as cultural studies area studies visual studies literature and material religion.</p>