Does America; as George W. Bush has proclaimed; have a special mission; derived from God; to bring liberty and democracy to the world? How much influence does the Christian right have over U.S. foreign policy? And how should America deal with violent Islamist extremists? Madeleine Albright; the former secretary of state and bestselling author of Madam Secretary; offers a thoughtful and often surprising look at the role of religion in shaping America's approach to the world. Drawing upon her experiences while in office and her own deepest beliefs about morality; the United States; and the present state of world affairs; a woman noted for plain speaking offers her thoughts about the most controversial topics of our time.
#139745 in Books John Dominic Crossan 2008-02-26 2008-02-26Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .61 x 5.31l; .45 #File Name: 0060858311257 pagesGod and Empire Jesus Against Rome Then and Now
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Understanding the Context of NT listenersBy melvern glenn roseberryI have enjoyed this book and found many "gems" in it historically. I am esptcialy thankful for the schoolarship that went into the study of the parrallels of NT titles and text that were reflective of tittles and secular references of the Romans. That was the real impetus of my buying this book as I strive to grasp the NT era culture and mind as it would have been affected by the specific wording and terminology of the NT. I ask; what did the contemporary reader or listener think of this in real history. God and Empire helps answer that.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This has much to do with His death and the ...By Genesis A. SlaughterThis has much to do with His death and the fact that those who followedHim then didn't really know; they got what they wanted in many cases andthen deserted Him at the end. Rome believed the lies of the Pharisees to stayin power over them.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Dangerous idea: the powerful lose.By Allison MilliganI find Crossan's scholarship and tone and vision a ray of hope in many ways. His vision of the power of Christ; a powerless nobody in the values of the Roman Empire is a paradigm that continues to subvert the power of the powerful. About 300 years after the crucifixion;Christianity beacme the official religion of the Roman Empire. That irony has had various consequences. I love exploring this. I love the way Crossan lays it out; piece by piece. That said of course 25 years from now there will arise a challenging other theology. Theology is; after all; a long conversation going back to Peter and Paul. Fun to observe and sometimes take part. God knows.
