God Save the Queen: The Spiritual Heart of the Monarchy
Ebook
At a time of renewed interest in the monarchy (stimulated by the marriage of Prince William of Wales and the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II), the institution is analyzed and dissected from almost every point of view apart from the sacred -- which arguably stands at its heart and is its ultimate raison d'etre. Commentators assess the constitutional and philanthropic aspects of monarchy and its tourist potential; gossip magazines report on the Royal Family as a soap opera. This lack of attention is in marked contrast to the sacred origins of monarchy and the manifest importance of religious belief in the life of the present monarch.
Ian Bradley traces the religious dimension of monarchy and argues for its importance as a spiritual force in British life, as well as exploring what this might mean in a society that is both multi-faith and increasingly secular.
An exploration of the spiritual and religious heart of monarchy, from its sacred origins to its place in a multi-cultural and often unbelieving society.
An exploration of the spiritual significance of the monarchy and its implications in multifaith Britain.
Fully revised and extended to mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2012.
Timely review of the sacred origins of kingship and relationship of religion and monarchy today.
Survey of current debates about the future of the monarchy.
...to those seeking to understand the essence of sacred monarchy and why it has maintained such enduring appeal this book is nothing less than erudite and comprehensive and is therefore highly recommended.
Bradley outlines the political theories and public theologies of British monarchy over the past thousand years, providing fresh contexts for relevant topics such as subject and citizen, written and unwritten constitutions and communal versus associational identities.
- Title: God Save the Queen: The Spiritual Heart of the Monarchy
- Author: Ian Bradley
- Publisher: Continuum
- Print Publication Date: 2012
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9781441178954, 9781441193674, 1441193677, 1441178953
- Resource ID: LLS:9781441178954
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-05-16T21:54:42Z