Disturbing revelation : Leo Strauss, Eric Voegelin, and the Bible / / John J. Ranieri.

"Ranieri shows how Leo Strauss and Eric Voegelin drew on biblical texts in their philosophies to explore the relationship between religion, politics, and violence while maintaining a deep ambivalence about the Bible's vision of life and its influence on politics and finally compares their...

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Year of Publication:2009
Language:English
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Physical Description:ix, 272 p.
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Summary:"Ranieri shows how Leo Strauss and Eric Voegelin drew on biblical texts in their philosophies to explore the relationship between religion, politics, and violence while maintaining a deep ambivalence about the Bible's vision of life and its influence on politics and finally compares their thought with that of Rene Girard"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 249-266) and index.
ISBN:9780826218360 (alk. paper)
0826218369 (alk. paper)
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: John J. Ranieri.