Captain America and the crusade against evil : the dilemma of zealous nationalism
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E902 .J49 2003
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
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| General Shelving - 3rd Floor | E902 .J49 2003 | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Christianity and other religions -- Islam.
Civil religion -- United States.
Islam -- Relations -- Christianity.
Jihad.
Millennialism -- United States.
Political messianism -- United States.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 2001-
United States -- Foreign relations -- 20th century.
United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-2009.
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.
Civil religion -- United States.
Islam -- Relations -- Christianity.
Jihad.
Millennialism -- United States.
Political messianism -- United States.
United States -- Foreign relations -- 2001-
United States -- Foreign relations -- 20th century.
United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-2009.
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.
OCLC Fast Subjects
Other Subjects
7.150.
Außenpolitik
Bekämpfung
Christianisme -- Relations -- Islam.
Christianity and other religions -- Islam
Civil religion -- United States
Civil religion.
Großmachtpolitik
Guerre contre le terrorisme, 2001-2009.
Imperialisme.
Islam -- Relations -- Christianisme.
Islam -- Relations -- Christianity
Jihad
Jihād.
Messianisme.
Militarisme.
Millennialism -- United States
Millénarisme -- États-Unis.
Nationalisme.
Nationalismus
Political messianism -- United States
Populaire cultuur.
Religion civile -- États-Unis.
Terrorismus
United States -- Foreign relations -- 2001-
United States -- Foreign relations -- 20th century
United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-
USA
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009 -- Causes
États-Unis -- Politique et gouvernement -- 2001-2009.
États-Unis -- Relations extérieures -- 20e siècle.
Außenpolitik
Bekämpfung
Christianisme -- Relations -- Islam.
Christianity and other religions -- Islam
Civil religion -- United States
Civil religion.
Großmachtpolitik
Guerre contre le terrorisme, 2001-2009.
Imperialisme.
Islam -- Relations -- Christianisme.
Islam -- Relations -- Christianity
Jihad
Jihād.
Messianisme.
Militarisme.
Millennialism -- United States
Millénarisme -- États-Unis.
Nationalisme.
Nationalismus
Political messianism -- United States
Populaire cultuur.
Religion civile -- États-Unis.
Terrorismus
United States -- Foreign relations -- 2001-
United States -- Foreign relations -- 20th century
United States -- Politics and government -- 2001-
USA
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009 -- Causes
États-Unis -- Politique et gouvernement -- 2001-2009.
États-Unis -- Relations extérieures -- 20e siècle.
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Book
Physical Desc
xvi, 392 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-371) and indexes.
Description
According to Jewett and Lawrence, American civil religion has both a humane, constitutional tradition and a violent stand that is now coming to the fore. The crusade to rid the world of evil and "evildoers" derives from the same biblical tradition of zealous warfare and nationalism that spawns Islamic and Israeli radicalism. In America, where this tradition has been popularized by super heroic entertainments, the idea of zealous war is infused with a distinctive sense of mission that draws on secular and religious images. These crusading ideals are visible in such events as the settling of the western frontier, the World Wars, the Cold War, the Gulf War, and America's present war on terrorism.
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This critical book, however, is also immensely constructive. As Jewett and Lawrence point out, the same biblical tradition that allows for crusading mentalities also contains a critique of zealous warfare and a profound vision of impartial justice. This tradition of prophetic realism derives from the human side of the biblical heritage, and the authors trace its manifestations within the American experience, including its supreme embodiment in Abraham Lincoln. Isaiah's "swords into plowshares" image is carved on the walls of the United Nations building, thus standing at the center of a globally focused civil religion.
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Grasping this vision honored by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam alike includes recognizing the dangers of zealous violence, the illusions of current crusading, and the promise of peaceful coexistence under international law.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Jewett, R., & Lawrence, J. S. (2003). Captain America and the crusade against evil: the dilemma of zealous nationalism . W.B. Eerdmans.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jewett, Robert and John Shelton. Lawrence. 2003. Captain America and the Crusade against Evil: The Dilemma of Zealous Nationalism. Grand Rapids, Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Jewett, Robert and John Shelton. Lawrence. Captain America and the Crusade against Evil: The Dilemma of Zealous Nationalism Grand Rapids, Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans, 2003.
Harvard Citation (style guide)Jewett, R. and Lawrence, J. S. (2003). Captain america and the crusade against evil: the dilemma of zealous nationalism. Grand Rapids, Mich.: W.B. Eerdmans.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Jewett, Robert., and John Shelton Lawrence. Captain America and the Crusade against Evil: The Dilemma of Zealous Nationalism W.B. Eerdmans, 2003.
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