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An exploration of the spiritual and religious heart of monarchy, from its sacred origins to its place in a multi-cultural and often unbelieving society. At a time of renewed interest in the monarchy (stimulated by the marriage of Prince William of Wales and the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II), the institution is analyzed and dissected from almost every point of view apart from the sacred -- which arguably stands at its heart and is its ultimate raison d'etre. Commentators assess the constitutional and philanthropic aspects of monarchy and its tourist potential; gossip magazines report on the Royal Family as a soap opera. This lack of attention is in marked contrast to the sacred origins of monarchy and the manifest importance of religious belief in the life of the present monarch. Ian Bradley traces the religious dimension of monarchy and argues for its importance as a spiritual force in British life, as well as exploring what this might mean in a society that is both multi-faith and increasingly secular.
| Acknowledgements | p. vi |
| Introduction | p. vii |
| Monarchy in the Old Testament | p. 1 |
| Monarchy in the New Testament | p. 33 |
| Sacred kingship in Celtic, Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Britain | p. 56 |
| The coronation service | p. 91 |
| The Protestant project | p. 119 |
| Duty, discretion and dignity - the Victorian legacy | p. 153 |
| The past 60 years | p. 180 |
| Current debates | p. 215 |
| The way ahead: a Christian monarchy in a multi-faith society | p. 249 |
| Notes | p. 276 |
| Index of names | p. 295 |
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ISBN: 9781441193674
ISBN-10: 1441193677
Audience:
General
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 336
Published: 10th May 2012
Dimensions (cm): 21.6 x 13.8
x 2.0
Weight (kg): 0.408
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