Letters to an American Christian
Letters to an American Christian
- Explores the relationship between Christianity and politics
- Addresses key political issues through a Christian lens
- Written as letters to a new believer, fostering personal reflection
- Encourages readers to engage with both earthly and heavenly citizenship
- Authored by Bruce Riley Ashford, a noted theologian and cultural commentator
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What does it mean to be an American Christian? In Letters to an American Christian, Bruce Riley Ashford, author of One Nation Under God,addresses overarching issues of the relationship of Christianity and politics, speaks to the wayhistoric Christian belief informs specific hot-button political issues, and challenges readers totakeseriously both our heavenly and earthly citizenships. Written as a series of letters to"Christian"—a young college student who is a new believer—Letters to an American Christianwill help every reader think carefully about how Christianity informs what it means to be anAmerican. In the midst of a rapidly changing national and political landscape, Letters to an AmericanChristian reminds us of two important truths: wecannot afford to shrink away from our earthlycitizenship, and we cannot afford to lose sight of our heavenly citizenship.
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UPC: 9781535905138Pages: 256Brand : LifeWayProduct Category: Bible StudyCondition: New
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About the Author
Bruce Ashford'is Provost / Dean of the Faculty at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also serves as Professor of Theology and Culture. He is a Senior Fellow in Public Theology at the Kirby Laing Institute for Christian Ethics (Cambridge, U.K.) and a Research Fellow at the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. He is the co-author of'One Nation Under God: A Christian Hope for American Politics, author of'Every Square Inch: An Introduction to Cultural Engagement for Christians, and a regular contributor to Fox News Opinion, The Gospel Coalition, and The Daily Caller.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What topics are covered in "Letters to an American Christian"?
The book explores the relationship between Christianity and politics, addressing key political issues through a Christian lens, and encourages readers to engage with both their earthly and heavenly citizenships.
- Who is the target audience for this book?
"Letters to an American Christian" is primarily aimed at young believers, particularly college students, but it is also beneficial for any reader seeking to understand how their faith informs their identity as an American.
- Who is the author of "Letters to an American Christian"?
- Does the book encourage personal reflection?
Yes, the book is written in the form of letters to a new believer, fostering personal reflection on how Christianity informs one's role as a citizen in both heavenly and earthly realms.
- How does the book address political issues?
The book discusses various hot-button political issues, providing insights and perspectives that are rooted in historic Christian beliefs and teachings.
