Politics according to the Bible : a comprehensive resource for understanding modern political issues in light of Scripture Cover Image

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Politics according to the Bible : a comprehensive resource for understanding modern political issues in light of Scripture / Wayne Grudem.

Summary:

A comprehensive political philosophy, arguing for Christian involvement based on biblical teachings and a Christian worldview. --from publisher description.

Record details

ISBN: 9780310330295
ISBN: 0310330297
Physical Description: 619 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Publisher: Grand Rapids, Mich. : Zondervan, ©2010.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Formatted Contents Note:

Basic principles. Five wrong views about Christians and government -- A better solution: significant Christian influence on government -- Biblical principles concerning government -- A biblical worldview -- The courts and the question of ultimate power in a nation -- Specific issues. The protection of life -- Marriage -- The family -- Economics -- The environment -- National defense -- Foreign policy -- Freedom of speech -- Freedom of religion -- Special groups -- Concluding observations. The problem of media bias: when the watchdogs fall asleep -- Application to Democratic and Republication policies today -- Faith and works, and trusting God while working in politics and government.