Separating Cross and Empire: Reclaiming the Way of Jesus from the Powers That Distort It

What happens when the Gospel of Jesus is hijacked by empire?

In Separating Cross and Empire, theologian and pastor Jody McKewen delivers a bold, prophetic call to reclaim the radical message of Jesus from centuries of distortion by political power, nationalism, and institutional religion. Drawing from historical analysis, cultural critique, and biblical insight, McKewen traces how the teachings of Christ—centered on love, justice, and liberation—have too often been co-opted to justify conque...