The Religious Roots of Contemporary European Identity

Lucia Faltin, Melanie J. Wright

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Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
01 September 2007

European history; Postwar 20th century history, from c 1945 to c 2000; Religion: general; Religious social & pastoral thought & activity

This volume provides a coherent critical examination of current issues related to the religious roots of contemporary, i.e. post-1990 European identity, by analyzing the components of contemporary European identity, the presence of religion in the development of national identities, manifestation of religious roots in secular society, and the role of religion in further European integration and social inclusion. The book involves a multi and interdisciplinary approach to the theme, by bringing together scholars in history, religious studies, sociology, cultural studies, European studies, and international relations. This rigorously edited volume provides a coherent analysis of the religious roots of Europe's identity today, with particular attention to the secular context of religious communities. Europe is often perceived as secular by most of its citizens, regardless of their creed. Bearing this in mind, the authors build upon their expertise in different fields of arts and humanities to identify some of the key elements of European religious heritage and its manifestation in Europe's identity, be it secular or otherwise perceived. The authors also indicate the role these elements play in further European integration. With this focused approach, the publication identifies a number of similarities across faiths and, more holistically, vis-à-vis Europe. This serves the readers to perceive their own identity in a wider context of shared values, reaching beyond a particular faith or non-religious framework.

Edited by: Lucia Faltin, Melanie J. Wright
Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9780826494825
ISBN 10: 082649482X
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 01 September 2007
Audience: Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , Undergraduate , Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Lucia Faltin: Centre for the Study of Jewish-Christian Relations; Director of International Programmes and Coordinator of a course on History of Jewish-Christian Relations in the Master of Studies programme, University of Cambridge, UK. Melanie J. Wright was Academic Director of the Centre for the Study of Jewish-Christian Relations, and a Lecturer in Religious Studies at the Open University, UK. She is the author of numerous articles and books including Understanding Judaism (Orchard Academic), and Religion and Film: An Introduction (I. B. Tauris). With Lucia Faltin she co-edited The Religious Roots of Contemporary European Identity, which is also published by Continuum.

Reviews for The Religious Roots of Contemporary European Identity

'The book is multidisciplinary in its approach and combines insights from history, social sciences, philosophy, religious studies and theology. Although it only occasionally touches upon educational issues, the book gives useful perspectives on how to deal with European complexity in the context of civic and religious education.'--,