The author is a friend who was also kind enough to inscribe and autograph it for me on the flyleaf:
I had already purchased and begun reading the Kindle version:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1FQ5CX8
Matt's book is a wonderful look at some almost universally misconstrued biblical texts. The foreword by Brian Zahnd is ***fire***, pulling no punches by starting with this salvo:
***"Political theology is the most fraught and controversial field in all of Christian theology. The reason for this should be readily apparent: the New Testament has no vision of Christians holding political power."***
The book itself very ably answers the following question in a freshly relevant way desperately needed in our modern world.
***"For centuries, Christians have wrestled with what it means to submit to governing authorities while maintaining loyalty to the Kingdom of God. Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2 have been used to endorse state power, national allegiance, and at times, oppressive regimes. But Revelation 13 presents a radically different vision: one of resistance to the beastly systems of empire and allegiance to the Lamb. How do we hold these passages together?"***
Order your own copy today; if these topics interest you, you won't regret it!😃
Here's my original launch-day note:
My friend Matt launched his new book today:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F1FQ5CX8
It's a wonderful look at some almost universally misconstrued biblical texts.
*"For centuries, Christians have wrestled with what it means to submit to governing authorities while maintaining loyalty to the Kingdom of God. Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2 have been used to endorse state power, national allegiance, and at times, oppressive regimes. But Revelation 13 presents a radically different vision: one of resistance to the beastly systems of empire and allegiance to the Lamb. How do we hold these passages together?"*
You won't regret ordering a copy today if these topics interest you!😃
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