Borders of Baptism Identities, Allegiances, and the Church

Name: Borders of Baptism Identities, Allegiances, and the Church
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ISBN: 9781610971355

ISBN-10: 1610971353

ISBN-13: 9781610971355

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Authors: Michael L. Budde

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It's a simple claim, really - that for Christians, being a Christian should be their primary allegiance and identity. For those who proclaim Jesus as Lord, this identity should supersede all others, and this loyalty should trump all lesser ones. It may be a simple claim, but it is a controversial one for many people, Christians and non-Christians alike. The Borders of Baptism uses the idea of solidarity among Christians as a lens through which to view politics, economics, and culture. It offers Christians a fresh perspective capable of moving beyond sterile and dead-end debates typical of debates on issues ranging from immigration and race to war, peace, and globalization. The Borders of…

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List price: $30.80
Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
Publication date: 8/1/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 204
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.638
Language: English




Introductory Concepts on Ecclesial Solidarity



Ad Extra: Ecclesial Solidarity and Other Allegiances



Ad Intra: Ecclesial Solidarity and World Christianity



Examining the Hard Cases through an Ecclesial Lens



Global Identity: How Not to Proceed



National Identity: Family, Nation, and Discipleship



Border Crossings: Immigration through an Ecclesiological Lens



Mapping the Maps: A Christian Guide to Christian Guides to Politics



Race to Divide: The Limits and Hopes of Ecclesial Formation



Whose Communion? Globalization, Solidarity, and Communion



Which Rationality? Corporate Practices and the Church



Treason and Allegiance: Martyrs, Anti-Martyrs, and the Gospel



The Borders of Baptism: Formation and the Custodians of Death


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