The American Jesus?

by Douglas Johnson

Overview

Is being a good American the same thing as being a good Christian? Are they the same thing? Are they opposed? Or perhaps they overlap in important ways. The "Christ and Culture" question is not new. It showed itself in the reaction of many Jews to Jesus. The early Christians had to find some way to relate to their Greek and Roman societies, with questionable results for their faith and their cultures. This problem has haunted Christians throughout history, and still is with us today. This book looks at much of the history of the church and the various answers that have been given to the issue. It does not attempt to arrive at a definitive answer to these questions but invites the reader to come to their own conclusions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781725258853
Publisher:	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date:	08/07/2020
Pages:	118
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)

About the Author

Douglas Johnson is a retired professor of religion and philosophy. He is the author of The Great Jesus Debates (2005).

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From the Publisher

“Douglas Johnson brings his years of experience teaching to the consideration of the perennial problem of faith and culture. Surveying the sweep of Christian history, he finds faith, hope, and love, founded in the grace of God, as the foundation on which we can build a perspective for our times. Thoughtful and accessible, this book opens basic questions in a direct and balanced approach to the cultural confusions that surround us.”

—Michael Root, Professor of Systematic Theology, The Catholic University of America

Editorial Reviews

Douglas Johnson brings his years of experience teaching to the consideration of the perennial problem of faith and culture. Surveying the sweep of Christian history, he finds faith, hope, and love, founded in the grace of God, as the foundation on which we can build a perspective for our times. Thoughtful and accessible, this book opens basic questions in a direct and balanced approach to the cultural confusions that surround us.”

—Michael Root, Professor of Systematic Theology, The Catholic University of America

From the Publisher