The Problem and Promise of Freedom: A Public Theology for the Church - Couverture souple

Félix-Jäger, Steven

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1540968146 ISBN 13 : 9781540968142

Editeur : Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group, 2025

Synopsis

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 Félix-Jäger 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. Félix-Jäger 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.

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À propos de l'auteur

Steven Félix-Jäger (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.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Baker Academic, Div of Baker Publishing Group
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1540968146
• ISBN 13: 9781540968142
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 240
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible