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Hitler's Theology: A Study in Political Religion

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, 2011
ISBN: 9781441196361
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Hitler's Theology investigates the use of theological motifs in Adolf Hitler's public speeches and writings, and offers an answer to the question of why Hitler and his theo-political ideology were so attractive and successful presenting an alternative to the discontents of modernity. The book gives a systematic reconstruction of Hitler's use of theological concepts like providence, belief or the almighty God.

Rainer Bucher argues that Hitler's (ab)use of theological ideas is one of the main reasons why and how Hitler gained so much acquiescence and support for his diabolic enterprise. This fascinating study concludes by contextualizing Hitler's theology in terms of a wider theory of modernity and in particular by analyzing the churches' struggle with modernity. Finally, the author evaluates the use of theology from a practical theological perspective.

This book will be of interest to students of Religious Studies, Theology, Holocaust Studies, Jewish Studies, Religion and Politics, and German History.
A systematic reconstruction and critique of Hitler's use and abuse of theological concepts, and demonstration of their fundamental importance for the rise of National Socialism.

First examination of Hitler's theo-political ideology from a theological perspective in English.
Demonstrates core elements of Nazism are based on transformation and trans-evaluation of classical Christian concepts.
Shows how the National Socialism ideology adapted a theological grammar to achieve its monstrous goals.
Illustrates how this 'theology' appealed to so many from different political, religious and cultural backgrounds.

Motti \ Preface \ Introduction to the English Translation \ Part I: Framing the Matter \ 1. 'Hitler's Theology': What it is and what it isn't about \ 2. Hitler's Theology and the Catholic Church \ 3. Hitler and the Theology of the 'Völkisch Movement' \ Part II: Structures and Concepts \ 4. 'Providence': Hitler's Theology of History \ 5. Hitler's Notion of God \ 6. 'Faith': Shaping the Individual \ 7. Hitler's Theology and the Extermination of European Jews \ 8. Church Reforms with the Help of Hitler's Theology \ Part III: Consequences \ 9. Hitler, Religion, Politics: Hitler's Political Project and Modernity \ 10. Some Lessons for the Church and for Faith \ Afterword \ Bibliography \ Index

"While Hitler's Theology might seem narrow on the surface-narrowly centered on Nazism and on Catholic theology-it actually has profound relevance for modern social movements and for general understandings of culture. I immediately found ways to apply Bucher's thinking-and the thinking of Schmitt and Eric Voegelin-to my courses on anthropology and on violence....It reminds us that much important work is being done outside-but just outside-our discipline, and that all scholars share an interest in culture and cultural movements."

[A]n original and very interesting [analysis] of Hitler's theologically informed writings and speeches.

Rainer Bucher is Professor of Pastoral Theology and Head of the Department of Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Psychology at the University of Graz, Austria.


Rebecca Pohl is a postgraduate student at the University of Manchester, UK.

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