Jørn Henrik Petersen, professor of economics, looks at the relationship between early socialism and the figure of Jesus. The labour movement was often sceptical of the church and its priests, yet it found the ideals of early Christianity, such as neighbourly love, mercy and equality, politically meaningful and a model worth pursuing.
Drawing on his recent extensive book on the subject, Petersen examines where Christianity and politics meet, with a focus on the historical context. The talk is part of the Højskoleformiddag series and is aimed at a general audience.
