A unique, timely, and wide-ranging book that formulates and applies an ethic of Jesus to the realm of global politics. Since the fourth century, Christians have wrestled with how they should interact with political authority. The most common view holds that while their ultimate loyalty rightfully belongs to God, Christians also have allegiance to their countries and a moral responsibility to transform their political systems. In The Global Politics of Jesus, Nilay Saiya provides a normative critique of this conventional view and advances an alternative approach. While it may seem natural for the church to fervently engage in political life and cultivate a close relationship with the state, Saiya argues that such beliefs result in a "paradox of privilege." As he shows, when the church yields to the seduction of political power when enjoying the benefits of an alliance with the state, it struggles to adhere to its tenets, and when it resists the allure of state power, it does its best work. This unique and wide-ranging book examines the paradox of privilege in some of the most important areas of global politics and considers its implications for the church itself.
"This book is essentially a neo-Anabaptist primer for political theology and church-state relations...With an approach more akin to theology than social science, this volume is an extended argument for Christian pacifism and peacemaking that some readers will welcome as a corrective to contemporary right-wing Christian political activism." - Choice
"an impressive book" - Andrew S. Gilmour, The Living Church
"This remarkable book shows how state privilege both harms Christianity and undermines global peace and democracy. In contrast, independent Christian communities that live by the radical ethic of Jesus promote human rights, dignity for the poor, women's empowerment, and peace & reconciliation. Beautifully written and cogently argued." - Allen Hertzke, author of Freeing God's Children
"This impressive book is a cautionary tale for religionists worldwide seeking a closer alliance with the state. The allure of political power is great, but such a union almost inevitably leads to a degradation in the church's social witness. Saiya also offers a valuable reminder that religionists should celebrate church-state separation's spiritual, political, and social benefits rather than seeking its erosion." - J. Christopher Soper, Journal of Church and State
"This is an important and welcome intervention in the global debate about religion state relationships, focusing on Christianity." - Jonathan Chaplin, The Journal of Religion
"This is an important and welcome intervention in the global debate about religion state relationships, focusing on Christianity." - Jonathan Chaplin, The Journal of Religion
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"This book is essentially a neo-Anabaptist primer for political theology and church-state relations...With an approach more akin to theology than social science, this volume is an extended argument for Christian pacifism and peacemaking that some readers will welcome as a corrective to contemporary right-wing Christian political activism." - Choice
"an impressive book" - Andrew S. Gilmour, The Living Church
"This remarkable book shows how state privilege both harms Christianity and undermines global peace and democracy. In contrast, independent Christian communities that live by the radical ethic of Jesus promote human rights, dignity for the poor, women's empowerment, and peace & reconciliation. Beautifully written and cogently argued." - Allen Hertzke, author of Freeing God's Children
"This impressive book is a cautionary tale for religionists worldwide seeking a closer alliance with the state. The allure of political power is great, but such a union almost inevitably leads to a degradation in the church's social witness. Saiya also offers a valuable reminder that religionists should celebrate church-state separation's spiritual, political, and social benefits rather than seeking its erosion." - J. Christopher Soper, Journal of Church and State
"This is an important and welcome intervention in the global debate about religion state relationships, focusing on Christianity." - Jonathan Chaplin, The Journal of Religion
"This is an important and welcome intervention in the global debate about religion state relationships, focusing on Christianity." - Jonathan Chaplin, The Journal of Religion
Формат: Скан PDf
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