The State in the New Testament
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Oscar Cullmann
Hassell Street Press, 2021 (reprint edition)
978-1013810787
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1013810783/
"This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it."
One user review from Amazon:
"Oscar Cullmann is no slouch of a theologian and scholar. In this short provocative book he takes a hard look at just what is the relationship of the Christian to the State.... He starts with Jesus, the states perception of him, and his perception of the state. He shows why the state couldn't trust Him, and why He trusted the state to do exactly what the state did, crucify him. His kingdom is not of this world.
"He then does a thorough study of Paul and the state concentrating heavily on Romans 13, but also elucidating this discourse with comments by Peter and Paul's often ignored statements concerning the sate in 1 Corinthians 6. The result is that the Christian lives in paradox. He submits to the state that stands for everything the Christian is against. The state must concern itself with retribution, with law. The Christian lives in forgiveness and forgives concerning himself with love. But both spheres serve their purpose this side of Glory.
"The book ends with an incredible critique of the state in the book of Revelation, and just might be the most enlightening essay I have ever read explaining the ultimate meaning of Revelation which is so often bogged down with speculation concerning demonic hordes. Identifying the beast of Revelation 13 with totalitarian states of all times.
"It is an incredible little book that ought to be in print today, or available in some form. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in how they as a Christian are to live in this world, and to what extent they should involve themselves in politics, or to what end they should apply themselves to politics. It might save us from a few Glenn Beck rallies, or looking for a savior anywhere among the politicians."
Hassell Street Press, 2021 (reprint edition)
978-1013810787
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1013810783/
"This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it."
One user review from Amazon:
"Oscar Cullmann is no slouch of a theologian and scholar. In this short provocative book he takes a hard look at just what is the relationship of the Christian to the State.... He starts with Jesus, the states perception of him, and his perception of the state. He shows why the state couldn't trust Him, and why He trusted the state to do exactly what the state did, crucify him. His kingdom is not of this world.
"He then does a thorough study of Paul and the state concentrating heavily on Romans 13, but also elucidating this discourse with comments by Peter and Paul's often ignored statements concerning the sate in 1 Corinthians 6. The result is that the Christian lives in paradox. He submits to the state that stands for everything the Christian is against. The state must concern itself with retribution, with law. The Christian lives in forgiveness and forgives concerning himself with love. But both spheres serve their purpose this side of Glory.
"The book ends with an incredible critique of the state in the book of Revelation, and just might be the most enlightening essay I have ever read explaining the ultimate meaning of Revelation which is so often bogged down with speculation concerning demonic hordes. Identifying the beast of Revelation 13 with totalitarian states of all times.
"It is an incredible little book that ought to be in print today, or available in some form. I recommend it to anyone who is interested in how they as a Christian are to live in this world, and to what extent they should involve themselves in politics, or to what end they should apply themselves to politics. It might save us from a few Glenn Beck rallies, or looking for a savior anywhere among the politicians."
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