This provocative study argues that the 'believers' church' should draw on Catholic, Reformed, and Lutheran thought to find a solid basis for Christian political action. The book believes that a 'believers' church' ethic has points of continuity with the quest for social justice in the larger society. Rather than separating discipleship from political life or uncritically baptizing political projects, the believers' church may appeal to natural law as a basis for cooperation with others toward the end of a more just society. The volume draws upon various historical theologians and a variety of contemporary figures to affirm a God-given moral capacity in humans that makes a tolerably just political order possible.

About the Author
Philip LeMasters is Associate Professor of Religion at McMurry University in Abilene, Texas.

Reviews
This book attempts a grand synthesis in the tradition of Ernst Troeltsch's normative typology of the history of Christian social teachings. -- Chris K. Huebner, Duke University * Mennonite Quarterly Review *
...of tremendous value. -- Joel J. Heim, Carroll College
...of tremendous value. -- Joel J. Heim, Carroll College
"This book attempts a grand synthesis in the tradition of Ernst Troeltsch's normative typology of the history of Christian social teachings." -- Chris K. Huebner, Duke University * Mennonite Quarterly Review *



Book Information
ISBN 9780761808596
Author Philip LeMasters
Format Paperback
Page Count 108
Imprint University Press of America
Publisher University Press of America
Weight(grams) 186g
Dimensions(mm) 214mm * 136mm * 11mm