Murray, Patrick.

Oracles of God – The Roman Catholic Church and Irish politics, 1922-37.

Dublin, University College Dublin Press, 2000. 24 cm. [xi], 493 pages. Softcover. Excellent condition with only minor signs of external wear. Including a newspaper-clipping with a review of the book.

Includes: Constitutional Republicanism: Fianna Fail / Republicans Left and Right, 1926-1937 / Sustaining the State / Affirming the Republic / with three appendices like: The Civil War in Miniature etc.

This volume presents a detailed account of the political outlook and activities of the Roman Catholic clergy, nationally and in the localities, during the 15 years after the Treaty. The author discusses the clerical response to the Treaty, the involvement of bishops and priests in pro-Treaty and anti-Treaty politics, their dealings with Fianna Fail, and the fundamentalist Republicans of the left and right, and the Northern state.

• Keywords: 1922-1949 · 20th century · Catalogue Irish History Four – Irish Postwar History & Administration · Catalogue Irish History Six – General Irish History · Catholic Church · Christianity and politics · Church and state · Clergy · Collection Tadhg Ó Murchú (This is a book from his personal reference library) · From the library of Tadgh Ó Murchu · History · Ireland · Irish Religion · Irish Religion & Church History · Political activity · Politics and government
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1900621274
• Inventory Number: 100477AB

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