This book examines the moral foundations of liberal societies through the role of Christian belief in public policy.

1. Liberal society and political theology; Part I. The Possibility of Political Theology: 2. Theology and politics: context, community and prophecy; 3. God, history and political theology; 4. Totality, finitude and history; 5. Narratives and foundations; 6. Natural law and natural order; Part II. The Site of Political Theology: Introduction; 7. Markets, morality and theology; 8. Social justice, freedom and the common good; 9. Human rights, human dignity and the scope of responsibility; 10. Self and community; Part III. Liberalism, Religion and Social Unity: 11. Policy and pluralism; 12. The civil community, the religious community and the unity of society.