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Five Views on the Church and Politics (Counterpoints: Bible and Theology),New
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Learn to think deeply about the relationship between church and state in a way that goes beyond mere policy debates and current campaigns.Few topics can grab headlines and stir passions quite like politics, especially when the church is involved. Considering the attention that many Christian parachurch groups, churches, and individual believers give to politicsand of the varying and sometimes divergent political ideals and aims among themFive Views on the Church and Politics provides a helpful breakdown of the possible Christian approaches to political involvement.General Editor Amy Black brings together five topnotch political theologians in the book, each representing one of the five key political traditions within Christianity: Anabaptist (Separationist: the most limited possible Christian involvement in politics) represented by Thomas Heilke Lutheran (Paradoxical: strong separation of church and state) represented by Robert Benne Black Church (Prophetic: the church's mission is to be a voice for communal reform) represented by Bruce Fields Reformed (Transformationist: emphasizes God's sovereignty over all things, including churches and governments) represented by James K. A. Smith Catholic (Synthetic: encouragement of political participation as a means to further the common good of all people) represented by J. Brian BenestadEach author addresses his tradition's theological distinctives, the role of government, the place of individual Christian participation in government and politics, and how churches should (or should not) address political questions. Responses by each contributor to opposing views will highlight key areas of difference and disagreement.Thorough and evenhanded, Five Views on the Church and Politics will enable readers to consider the strengths and weaknesses of the most significant Christian views on political engagement and to draw their own, informed conclusions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Five Views on the Church and Politics'? A: The book explores the relationship between church and state, discussing various Christian perspectives on political involvement.
- Q: Who is the editor of this book? A: The book is edited by Amy Black, who brings together five theologians representing different political traditions within Christianity.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What are the key political traditions discussed in the book? A: The book covers five key traditions: Anabaptist, Lutheran, Black Church, Reformed, and Catholic.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in political theology? A: Yes, the book provides a thorough examination of political theology from various Christian perspectives, making it suitable for those interested in the topic.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on December 15, 2015.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the item being sold? A: The item is in new condition.
- Q: Can this book help me understand different Christian views on political engagement? A: Yes, the book offers insights into the strengths and weaknesses of various Christian views on political involvement.
- Q: Who are the authors contributing to the book? A: The contributors include Thomas Heilke, Robert Benne, Bruce Fields, James K. A. Smith, and J. Brian Benestad.