Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire
Ebook
A thoughtful exploration of the intersection of faith and politics, Exiles asks: What if we considered ourselves “exiles in Babylon” and turned to Scripture, not political parties, to shape our most passionate values?
Politics are dividing our churches like never before. New York Times–bestselling author Dr. Preston M. Sprinkle reminds us that the first-century church was not an apolitical gathering, where Christians left their Roman politics at the door. It also wasn’t a place where Christians mounted a Roman flag next to—or above—a Christian one. Church was a place where God’s plan for governing the world was revealed, where one could witness what it means to follow the Creator’s design for human flourishing.
In this timely book, Preston explores why:
- Israel’s exile to Babylon profoundly shaped the political identity of God’s people—and still does today.
- Christians should see themselves as foreigners in the country where they live.
- The gospel of Jesus’ kingdom was politically subversive.
- The church today should view its political identity as fundamentally separate from the empire.
Total allegiance to a political party dilutes the church’s witness. Discover a more biblical, powerful way to live in a secular world. Discover what it means to live in exile.
- Title: Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire
- Author: Preston M. Sprinkle
- Publisher: David C Cook
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2023
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9780830785797, 9780830785780, 0830785787, 0830785795
- Resource ID: LLS:9780830785797
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-03-05T09:42:38Z
New York Times–bestselling author Dr. Preston M. Sprinkle has written more than a dozen books. He serves as the president of Theology in the Raw and The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender.
Reviews
1 rating
Alex Stadler
3/7/2024
Sprinkle does an excellent job of using biblical exegesis to craft a paradigm-shifting argument for how Christians should think politically in this century. As a pastor, I like the thorough work he does to exegete, while also writing plainly enough for me to recommend this book to others. Especially given the political tensions found in churches today. This is a topic I am asked about frequently, and now I have a great recommended resource to equip thoughtful Christians.