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

Grudem, Wayne A.

Politics according to the Bible : a comprehensive resource for understanding modern political issues in light of Scripture / Wayne Grudem. - Grand Rapids, MI : Zondervan, c2010. - 619 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

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.

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

9780310330295 : $39.99 0310330297

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Political science--Philosophy.
Politics in the Bible.
Bible and politics.
Christianity and politics.
Church and social problems.

JA 71 .G739 2010