Review
"This book bursts onto the scene just as the blue and red map begins to break up both in politics and in religion. To persist with simplistic oppositions between evangelical and progressive Christians is to miss the kairos of our time. Heltzel maps the moment with a stunning new itinerary, historically important and theologically disclosive, of the American Jesus--the prophetic way of a blue green Christology."—Catherine Keller, author of God and Power: Counter-Apocalyptic Journeys
(Catherine Keller )
"Heltzel offers a genealogy of American evangelicalism that casts important light on its complicated relationship to American politics and America''s painful history of race relations. American evangelicalism is positioned inside of, and not apart from, such matters. This alone merits a serious consideration of Heltzel''s work." —J. Kameron Carter, Duke University Divinity School and author of Race: A Theological Account
(J. Kameron Carter )
“With this head-turning first book, Peter Heltzel emerges as the most provocative new interpreter of American evangelicalism. Offering much more than fresh insights on a widely discussed subject, Heltzel illuminates a way beyond the culture wars. Jesus and Justice will change the way we think about Christianity and politics.”—Charles Marsh, author of The Beloved Community: How Faith Shapes Social Justice, From the Civil Rights Movement to Today
(Charles Marsh )
“In Jesus and Justice, Peter Heltzel offers an informed, passionate critique of evangelical political involvement. This important book will very likely alter the terms of the debate over evangelicalism and politics.”—Randall Balmer, author of The Making of Evangelicalism: From Revivalism to Politics and Beyond
(Randall Balmer )
“Peter Heltzel''s Jesus and Justice boldly explores the complexities of race within American evangelicalism. Heltzel does not shy away from the difficult questions of racism nor does he gloss over the crucial moments of connection between black and white evangelicals. This work heralds with passion and intelligence an evangelical imagination ripe for the Obama era.”—Eddie S. Glaude, Jr., Princeton University
(Eddie S. Glaude )
"Compelling . . . provocative . . . deep and w (Mary Manjikian Religious Studies Review )
About the Author
Peter Goodwin Heltzel is assistant professor of theology, New York Theological Seminary, and an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He lives in New York City.
