The Problem and Promise of Freedom: A Public Theology for the Church - Paperback
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Availability:Out of StockPublish date:02/18/25Pages:240
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Baker AcademicISBN-13:9781540968142ISBN-10:1540968146UPC:9781540968142Book Category:ReligionBook Subcategory:Religion, Politics & State, Christian TheologyBook Topic:EthicsSize:8.40 x 5.40 x 0.70 inchesWeight:0.571Product ID:SC5WFEXQHW
Jesus calls us to make disciples of all the nations. Many Christians believe this means enlisting soldiers in a culture war. But putting faith in the service of politics risks remaking God in our own image. How can the church help bring God's kingdom to earth without relying on the political structures of this world?
Critiquing our idolization of the values of classical Western liberalism, Steven F?lix-J?ger seeks a renewal of the church's public witness. He points out the pitfalls that stem from our obsession with individual freedom--from the prosperity gospel to Christian nationalism to conformity with secular progressivism. True freedom is not about individual liberty or free market economics but about flourishing in covenant with God. F?lix-J?ger offers a public theology that challenges the church to be a holy, loving, and generous witness to a world bound by visions of self-absorbed autonomy and materialism. Inspired by Jubilee and Pentecost, he ultimately constructs an alternative model for public witness rooted in the abundance of the Spirit.
The Problem and Promise of Freedom not only serves as an indispensable resource for students of religion and society but also offers urgent and clear-sighted witness to the church today.
Critiquing our idolization of the values of classical Western liberalism, Steven F?lix-J?ger seeks a renewal of the church's public witness. He points out the pitfalls that stem from our obsession with individual freedom--from the prosperity gospel to Christian nationalism to conformity with secular progressivism. True freedom is not about individual liberty or free market economics but about flourishing in covenant with God. F?lix-J?ger offers a public theology that challenges the church to be a holy, loving, and generous witness to a world bound by visions of self-absorbed autonomy and materialism. Inspired by Jubilee and Pentecost, he ultimately constructs an alternative model for public witness rooted in the abundance of the Spirit.
The Problem and Promise of Freedom not only serves as an indispensable resource for students of religion and society but also offers urgent and clear-sighted witness to the church today.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Baker AcademicISBN-13:9781540968142ISBN-10:1540968146UPC:9781540968142Book Category:ReligionBook Subcategory:Religion, Politics & State, Christian TheologyBook Topic:EthicsSize:8.40 x 5.40 x 0.70 inchesWeight:0.571Product ID:SC5WFEXQHW
Steven F?lix-J?ger (PhD, University of Wales) is associate professor of theology and worship, chair of the Worship and Media Department, and director of academic research at Life Pacific University in San Dimas, California. He is also an ordained minister of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, cohost of the TikTok Theology podcast, and an exhibiting artist, songwriter, and producer. Some of his previous books include Renewing Christian Worldview (coauthored with Yoon Shin) and Renewal Worship.
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