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Anyone who thinks the church isn’t political doesn’t understand that the church is a politic; and anyone who doesn’t think the gospel is political hasn’t come to terms with the fundamental claim that Jesus is Lord. Allan Bevere, an ecclesial theologian, combines in this book a wonderful “church as politics” with gospel in a wise, warm and challenging manner.

Scot McKnight

Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies

North Park University

Allan Bevere has written a timely, eye-opening, and thought-provoking book for Christians, whether they consider themselves conservative or progressive. He calls us all to forsake the seductive, insidious error of Christendom and civil religion in order to follow Jesus and bear witness to the reign of God. May this book contribute to the renewal of the church for the sake of the world and the glory of God.

Michael J. Gorman

Professor of Sacred Scripture and Dean

The Ecumenical Institute of Theology

St. Mary’s Seminary & University

Baltimore, Maryland

The Church has tragically returned again and again to the mistake of equating the progress of God’s kingdom with the acquisition of temporal political power. Allan Bevere skillfully demonstrates that the modern religious right and left are equally attracted to this error. He calls the Church back to its mission of incarnating the alternative polis that is God’s true kingdom -- a necessary corrective for all Christians in times of heated rhetoric and increasing civil strife.

David W. Opderbeck

Associate Professor of Law

Seton Hall University