{"product_id":"politics-and-human-flourishing-paperback","title":"Politics and Human Flourishing - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLeanne Smythe\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eJens Zimmermann\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003ePreston Manning\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIs Christianity a private faith or a public calling? While Western tradition distinguishes between the domains of \"God and Caesar,\" the practical boundaries of this division remain a central challenge for the contemporary believer. In \u003ci\u003ePolitics and Human Flourishing: A Christian Vision\u003c\/i\u003e, this tension is explored through the lens of political theology. What vision of human nature should guide society? How do the values of liberal democracy align with scriptural principles? Should a Christian's focus be a \"citizenship in heaven,\" or does human flourishing require active political engagement?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Drawing on the breadth of the Christian tradition, this collection provides a multidisciplinary framework for exploring church-state relations and the pursuit of the common good. As contemporary politics struggle to define \"the good life,\" these essays offer a profound--and often countercultural--vision of society grounded in the love of God and neighbor. This volume serves as a vital roadmap for readers seeking to promote human flourishing through political engagement while remaining faithful followers of Jesus Christ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.54 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 28, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67924580172083,"sku":"9798385240654","price":43.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/mmUgWAeoAG9798385240654.webp?v=1793832624","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/politics-and-human-flourishing-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}