The Political Teachings of Jesus Book

A leading conservative thinker explores the political principles of Christ's life and teachings as revealed in the New Testament - and their implications for the modern American political landscape. Drawing on the words of Jesus, on the stories of his interactions within the society of his times, and upon his parables, Lindberg's account offers a bold yet sophisticated portrait of Jesus as a political leader of unique insight and perception. He illustrates how Christ's principles were fundamental in the formation of the modern democratic ideal. And, most provocatively, he shows how the basic principles of liberalism, as well as conservative thought, can be traced back to the example of Jesus. "The Political Teachings of Jesus" could be the most influential - and most hotly debated-book of this political year, as America looks forward from the Bush Administration to the 2008 election and an electorate increasingly preoccupied with the question What Would Jesus Do?Read More