The good of politics
Subtitle: a biblical, historical, and contemporary introduction
By: James W. Skillen
Series: Engaging culture
Publisher: Baker Academic
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, Michigan
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781441248411; 9781441244994; 9780801048814
Subjects: Social Issues; Christian Life; Christianity and politics; Christianity; RELIGION; Political activity; Church history; General; Christians
Description: In this addition to the acclaimed Engaging Culture series, a highly respected author and Christian thinker offers a principled, biblical perspective on engaging political culture as part of one's calling. James Skillen believes that constructive Christian engagement depends on the belief that those made in the image of God are created not only for family life, agriculture, education, science, industry, and the arts but also for building political communities, justly ordered for the common good. He argues that God made us to be royal stewards of public governance from the outset and that the biblical story of God's creation, judgment, and redemption of all things in Jesus Christ has everything to do with politics and government. In this irenic, nonpartisan treatment of an oft-debated topic, Skillen critically assesses current political realities and helps readers view responsibility in the political arena as a crucial dimension of the Christian faith.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.