Conscience and Obedience: The Politics of Romans 13 and Revelation13 in Light of the Second Coming (William Stringfellow Library)

Stringfellow, William

ISBN 10: 1592448798 / ISBN 13: 9781592448791

Published by Wipf and Stock (edition ), 2004

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Synopsis:

Is the Church truly above politics? Or is it all too often a gullible victim of the political arena? The theme of this prophetic work is that Christians must comprehend politics if they are to transcend politics. In 'Conscience and Obedience', William Stringfellow reviews the long history of the church's interpretations and misinterpretations of Scriptural texts relating to politics. The most notorious abuses have come, he says, in interpretations of Romans 13 and Revelation 13. Stringfellow declares that what is missing most is an understanding of eschatology that can stand against any political ideology, whether of the status quo or revolution. 'Conscience and Obedience' challenges the reader to examine the sources of our faith and our freedom.

About the Author: William Stringfellow was a practicing attorney and a prominent Episcopalian layman, who frequently contributed to legal and theological journals. After his graduation from Harvard Law School, he practiced some years in the East Harlem neighborhood in New York City. He was a visiting lecturer at several law schools and lectured at theological seminaries across the country. Stringfellow authored more than a dozen books, including 'A Private and Public Faith', 'My People Is the Enemy', 'Count it All Joy', and 'An Ethic for Christians and Other Aliens in a Strange Land'.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Conscience and Obedience: The Politics of ...
Publisher: Wipf and Stock (edition )
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good