Church and Nation / The Bishop Paddock Lectures for 1914-15

Name: Church and Nation / The Bishop Paddock Lectures for 1914-15
Author: William Temple

By William Temple

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A series of lectures and appended essays rethinks the Christian relationship to nationhood, state authority, and public morality in light of contemporary war. The author contends that Christian principles—justice, liberty, holiness, catholicity, and reliance on spiritual means—must inform political action and resist oppressive nationalism, while the Church should promote brotherhood that transcends national boundaries. The material unfolds through discussions of the kingdom of freedom, church and state relations, justice and liberty in the state, holiness and catholicity in the Church, the idea of heavenly citizenship, and the role of God in history, with shorter appendices on apocalyptic awareness, authority, education, orders, and providence.

About the Author

William Temple

William Temple was an influential English theologian and bishop, known for his contributions to religious thought and social issues in the early 20th century. He served as the Archbishop of Canterbury and was a prominent advocate for the integration of faith and social justice. His notable works include "An Answer to a Scurrilous Pamphlet, Lately Printed, Intituled, A Letter from Monsieur de Cros, to the Lord ----" and "Church and Nation / The Bishop Paddock Lectures for 1914-15," where he explored the relationship between the church and society. Temple's writings reflect his commitment to addressing contemporary challenges through a theological lens.