The Sacred and the Throne: Religion, Power, and Civilization from Ancient Empires to the Modern World (Keys to Understanding the Quranic Text) - Softcover
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The Sacred and the Throne
Throughout history, religion and political power have shaped the rise and transformation of civilizations.
From the sacred kingship of ancient Egypt to the empires of Persia and Rome, from medieval Christianity to the great Muslim dynasties, societies have repeatedly grappled with the same question: how should moral authority relate to political power?
In The Sacred and the Throne, Dr. Mohammed Hasan Omar explores this enduring relationship across civilizations and historical periods. The book traces how religious traditions have inspired moral reform, influenced political institutions, and shaped cultural identity in societies around the world.
The journey moves across:
• the religious foundations of ancient empires
• prophetic traditions and moral reform movements
• Christianity and political authority in medieval Europe
• the rise and evolution of Muslim empires
• modern political movements where religion continues to influence national identity and governance.
The final chapters examine contemporary cases including:
• Political Zionism
• The Muslim Brotherhood
• The Iranian Revolution
• Evangelical Christianity and democratic politics
• Hindu nationalism in India
• the Kosovo conflict and religious identity.
By comparing these historical experiences, the book reveals recurring patterns in the interaction between faith and political authority.
Rather than offering ideological conclusions, this work invites readers to reflect on one of the most enduring dynamics of human civilization.
Clear, accessible, and historically grounded, The Sacred and the Throne provides a broad perspective on how religion and power have shaped societies from the ancient world to the present day.
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Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. The Sacred and the ThroneThroughout history, religion and political power have shaped the rise and transformation of civilizations.From the sacred kingship of ancient Egypt to the empires of Persia and Rome, from medieval Christianity to the great Muslim dynasties, societies have repeatedly grappled with the same question: how should moral authority relate to political power?In The Sacred and the Throne, Dr. Mohammed Hasan Omar explores this enduring relationship across civilizations and historical periods. The book traces how religious traditions have inspired moral reform, influenced political institutions, and shaped cultural identity in societies around the world.The journey moves across: - the religious foundations of ancient empires- prophetic traditions and moral reform movements- Christianity and political authority in medieval Europe- the rise and evolution of Muslim empires- modern political movements where religion continues to influence national identity and governance.The final chapters examine contemporary cases including: - Political Zionism- The Muslim Brotherhood- The Iranian Revolution- Evangelical Christianity and democratic politics- Hindu nationalism in India- the Kosovo conflict and religious identity.By comparing these historical experiences, the book reveals recurring patterns in the interaction between faith and political authority.Rather than offering ideological conclusions, this work invites readers to reflect on one of the most enduring dynamics of human civilization.Clear, accessible, and historically grounded, The Sacred and the Throne provides a broad perspective on how religion and power have shaped societies from the ancient world to the present day. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9798252172330
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