RT Book
T1 Calvin's political theology and the public engagement of the church: Christ's two kingdoms
T2 Cambridge studies in law and Christianity
A1 Tuininga, Matthew J.
LA English
PP Cambridge, United Kingdom New York, NY Port Melbourne, Australia New Delhi, India Singapore
PB Cambridge University Press
YR 2018
ED First paperback edition
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1640662111
AB In Calvin's Political Theology and the Public Engagement of the Church, Matthew J. Tuininga explores a little appreciated dimension of John Calvin's political thought, his two kingdoms theology, as a model for constructive Christian participation in liberal society. Widely misunderstood as a proto-political culture warrior, due in part to his often misinterpreted role in controversies over predestination and the heretic Servetus, Calvin articulated a thoughtful approach to public life rooted in his understanding of the gospel and its teaching concerning the kingdom of God. He staked his ministry in Geneva on his commitment to keeping the church distinct from the state, abandoning simplistic approaches that placed one above the other, while rejecting the temptations of sectarianism or separatism. This revealing analysis of Calvin's vision offers timely guidance for Christians seeking a mode of faithful, respectful public engagement in democratic, pluralistic communities today. --
NO Includes bibliographical references and index
NO Hier auch später erschienene, unveränderte Nachdrucke
CN BX9418
SN 9781107171435
SN 9781316622346
SN 1316622347
K1 Calvin, Jean 1509-1564
K1 Church and state
K1 Christianity and politics
K1 Political Science