The church is political. Theologians have been debating this claim for years. Liberationists; Anabaptists; Augustinians; neo-Calvinists; Radical Orthodox and others continue to discuss the matter. What do we mean by politics and the political? What are the limits of the church's political reach? What is the nature of the church as an institution? How do we establish these claims theologically? Jonathan Leeman sets out to address these questions in this significant work. Drawing on covenant theology and the "new institutionalism" in political science; Leeman critiques political liberalism and explores how the biblical canon informs an account of the local church as an embassy of Christ's kingdom. Political Church heralds a new era in political theology.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. One of my favoritesBy Michael BeloteOne of my passions as a Christian has been to try and strip away the culturally-centric American views which we place upon the Bible; thus distorting the Scripture into a modern rendering. I have read dozens of cultural works since I first read Jeffers years ago...and yet I keep coming back to it. This is the one book which to me continues to teach me something new with each reading.The only negative I have is that the first third of the book's pages have come out of the binding. But considering the frequent use I have given the book; this is likely a positive indication of the quality of research; more so than a negative indication of the binding quality.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. History comes aliveBy kristofuhThis book covers much historical detail without the heaviness of overemphasized academia. Though it may seem somewhat rudimentary in the written style; it is at the same time refreshing to delve into Jeffers' perspective of the Greco-Roman world. The Bible drips with a historical background and to understand it better requires an attachment to that history through diligent study. In my degree study; this book has been added to my ever growing library of historical reference.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Brings the New Testament to life.By R. LewisBrings the New Testament to life. Enjoying it a lot!
