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基本説明
Argues that Hitler's (ab)use of theological ideas is one of the main reasons why and how Hitler gained so much acquiescence and support for his diabolic enterprise.
Full Description
Hitler's Theology investigates the use of theological motifs in Adolf Hitler's public speeches and writings, and offers an answer to the question of why Hitler and his theo-political ideology were so attractive and successful presenting an alternative to the discontents of modernity. The book gives a systematic reconstruction of Hitler's use of theological concepts like providence, belief or the almighty God. Rainer Bucher argues that Hitler's (ab)use of theological ideas is one of the main reasons why and how Hitler gained so much acquiescence and support for his diabolic enterprise. This fascinating study concludes by contextualizing Hitler's theology in terms of a wider theory of modernity and in particular by analyzing the churches' struggle with modernity. Finally, the author evaluates the use of theology from a practical theological perspective. This book will be of interest to students of Religious Studies, Theology, Holocaust Studies, Jewish Studies, Religion and Politics, and German History.
Contents
Preface; Introduction to the English translation; Part I: Limitation of the matter; 1. 'Hitler's Theology': What is at stake and what is not?; 2. Hitler's Theology and the Catholic Church; 3. Hitler and the Theology of 'The People's Movement' ["volkische Bewegung"]; Part II: Structures and Concepts; 4. 'Providence' [Vorsehung]: Hitler's Theology of History; 5. Hitler's Concept of God; 6. 'Belief': Shaping the individual; 7. Hitler's Theology and the Extermination of European Jewry; 8. The Reform of the Churches with the Help of Hitler's Theology; Part III: Consequences; 9. Hitler, Religion and Politics: Hitler and modernity; 10. Desires and Temptations: A practical-theological examination of conscience; A Personal Postscript; Bibliography; Index.



