Skillen leads the reader on a tour of the present landscape of Christianity.... This book draws the reader into the current debate by providing some basic conceptual tools, some fundamental questions, and the benefit of the author's knowledge... those who seek a Christian political perspective informed by political science will be greatly enriched. (Gregory Bezilla, Dept. of Political Science, Columbia University) The Scattered Voice is a landmark book-for breadth of analysis, clarity of interpretation, and clarity of vision. Skillen has achieved something quite rare here. He has presented his own forceful prescription for how Christians may best contribute to public life through a meticulously fair discussion of several other alternatives. This is a book of light for an often heated subject. (Mark Noll, Professor of History, Wheaton College) Skillen provides the scorecard one might need for identifying the players presenting competing "Christian" political options today. He also offers valuable critiques and suggests an alternative worth contemplating. (George M. Marsden, Professor of History, Duke University)
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Editorial Reviews
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Skillen analyzes different Christian responses to political issues: Pro-American Conservatives, Cautious and Critical Conservatives, Traditional and Reflective Liberals, Civil-Rights Reformers, Pro-Justice Activists, and Theonomic Reconstructionists. He finds both weaknesses and strengths in each position, stressing the need for a nonfragmented Christian approach to politics that deals with the real history of American politics, relates its vision to biblical and Christian tradition, and copes with both the highly differentiated and the global-village aspects of our society. An excellent overall picture of current American Christian political thought and involvement. Essential for seminary and public libraries; highly recommended for academic libraries as well.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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An excellent overall picture of current Christian political thought and involvement. -- Library Journal
Excellent-required reading for anyone interested in the interaction of faith and politics today. -- Ronald J. Sider, Professor, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
The Scattered Voice is a book that could easily command significant market as a text for the many courses in religion and politics . . . . It is a fine critical study, judicious and sophisticated. -- W.C. McWilliams, Professor of Political Science, Rutgers
With a practiced eye, James Skillen dissects contending view of Christians struggling to "render unto Caesar." His own balanced synthesis brings together these disparate strands into a truly meaningful tapestry. -- Bruce MacLaury, President, The Brookings Institution --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Excellent-required reading for anyone interested in the interaction of faith and politics today. -- Ronald J. Sider, Professor, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary
The Scattered Voice is a book that could easily command significant market as a text for the many courses in religion and politics . . . . It is a fine critical study, judicious and sophisticated. -- W.C. McWilliams, Professor of Political Science, Rutgers
With a practiced eye, James Skillen dissects contending view of Christians struggling to "render unto Caesar." His own balanced synthesis brings together these disparate strands into a truly meaningful tapestry. -- Bruce MacLaury, President, The Brookings Institution --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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