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Politics and the Biblical drama

Richard J. Mouw
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To discuss theology, Richard Mouw contends, is to raise political questions. Grounding his analysis in biblical evidence, he argues that political theologies which subordinate theology to ideology or conclude that politics is an "untouchable" sphere of activity cannot be defended.

The biblical drama of the title is dealt with in four stages: creation, fall, redemption, and the future age. While discussing political themes, the author considers some specific questions: Was the Garden of Eden an apolitical situation? Will Christ's return result in the destruction of the present political order? What is the "kingly" task of the Christian community?

Mouw's interest in this last question causes him to examine in detail the much-discussed Pauline concept of "principalities and powers." People have always devoted themselves to sexual desires, political ideologies, and even religious commitments in such a way that these elements of the created order become tools of rebellion against God. Christ's atoning death encourages us to hope not only for personal salvation but for the redemption of the rest of creation, including the political order.

Mouw concludes that political actions which are wedded to the promise of the resurrection can and should be undertaken with the prayer that God will allow them to act as preparatory signs for the coming of his Kingdom.
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Politics and the Biblical drama

Richard J. Mouw
3.33/5 (10 ratings)
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To discuss theology, Richard Mouw contends, is to raise political questions. Grounding his analysis in biblical evidence, he argues that political theologies which subordinate theology to ideology or conclude that politics is an "untouchable" sphere of activity cannot be defended.

The biblical drama of the title is dealt with in four stages: creation, fall, redemption, and the future age. While discussing political themes, the author considers some specific questions: Was the Garden of Eden an apolitical situation? Will Christ's return result in the destruction of the present political order? What is the "kingly" task of the Christian community?

Mouw's interest in this last question causes him to examine in detail the much-discussed Pauline concept of "principalities and powers." People have always devoted themselves to sexual desires, political ideologies, and even religious commitments in such a way that these elements of the created order become tools of rebellion against God. Christ's atoning death encourages us to hope not only for personal salvation but for the redemption of the rest of creation, including the political order.

Mouw concludes that political actions which are wedded to the promise of the resurrection can and should be undertaken with the prayer that God will allow them to act as preparatory signs for the coming of his Kingdom.
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
pages
Publication:
Publisher:
Edition:
Language:
ISBN10:
0802816576
ISBN13:
9780802816573
kindle Asin:
0802816576

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