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In modern times, the social sciences have sought to explain religion from a neutral, secular vantage-point. In response, theology has tried to legitimate itself by building upon social scientific conclusions. In this acclaimed book, John Milbank suggests that both enterprises are compromised by the theological and anti-theological assumptions built into the social sciences themselves.This new edition of Theology and Social Theory brings John Milbank 's classic work fully into line with his most
- Author
- Milbank, John
- Publisher
- Cambridge, Mass.: Blackwell
- Published
- 1990
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780631145738
- Subjects
- Religion, Christian, Sociology
- Updated
- 2026-03-24
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