Christianity and the State: Being the Henry Holland Memorial Lectures Delivered in Liverpool in January and February 1928. (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781025551357)

"Christianity and the State" explores the complex and evolving relationship between religious institutions and the secular government. Based on the Henry Holland Memorial Lectures delivered by William Temple in 1928, this work examines the historical and philosophical foundations of the State through a Christian theological lens. The text delves into critical questions regarding sovereignty, the rights of the individual, and the collective moral responsibility of the community.

Temple argues for a vision of society where spiritual principles and temporal governance are not isolated spheres but interact to promote justice, order, and human flourishing. This scholarly examination addresses the inherent tensions of dual citizenship-being a member of both a political entity and a divine kingdom. By analyzing the nature of the State and the Church's role within it, Temple provides a framework for understanding how faith informs public life and the ethical underpinnings of social structures.

"Christianity and the State" remains a significant contribution to political theology and social ethics. It offers profound insights into the development of 20th-century Anglican thought and continues to be a relevant resource for readers interested in the intersection of religion, philosophy, and political science.

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