
God and Empire: Jesus Against Rome, Then and Now
Title: God and Empire: Jesus Against Rome, Then and Now Author: John Dominic Crossan ISBN: 9780060858315 Publisher: HarperOne Published: 2008 Binding: Paperback Language: English Condition: Used: Near Fine Excellent, unmarked copy with little wear and tight binding. We ship in recyclable American-made mailers. 100% money-back guarantee on all orders. Religion & Spirituality 1642100 Publisher Description: The bestselling author and prominent New Testament scholar draws parallels between 1st-century Roman Empire and 21st-century United States, showing how the radical messages of Jesus and Paul can lead us to peace today Using the tools of expert biblical scholarship and a keen eye for current events, bestselling author John Dominic Crossan deftly presents the tensions exhibited in the Bible between political power and God's justice. Through the revolutionary messages of Jesus and Paul