C. Melissa Snarr

Christ and the Common Life

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Christ and the Common Life offers one of the most comprehensive and insightful examinations of the intersecting terrains of North Atlantic political theology while building a careful, rich, and compelling theological defense of democracy. Deftly weaving together seemingly disparate intellectual strands and issues, this is Bretherton at his finest with a wide-ranging engagement of political and social theory, dialogical explication of theological traditions, and a grounded methodology that navigates the real complexities of political and ecclesial co-constitution and the necessity of democratic practices. Whether or not one fully agrees with his assessments and proposals, Christ and the Common Life compels nuanced engagement and sets a new standard for political theology.”