What is it about?
This article explains the original meaning of "political theology." It goes back to Augustine's critique of Roman "civil theology" by Varro to argue that political theology is based on divine revelation, but political utility.
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Why is it important?
It helps us understand why moder political philosopher like Machiavelli, Hobbes, Spinoza, and contemporary ones like Schmitt, Hans Kelsen, Antonio Negri used theological images to legitimaze their political ideas.
Perspectives
This article hopes to provide a more rigorous conceptualization of political theology.
Dr. Eduardo Schmidt Passos
Univeristy of Wisconsin-Madison
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This page is a summary of: What is political theology? Augustine's critique of civil and natural theology, European Journal of Political Theory, May 2025, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/14748851251337341.
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