An Ethic For Christians and Other Aliens in a Strange Land
An Ethic For Christians and Other Aliens in a Strange Land
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An Ethic For Christians and Other Aliens in a Strange Land by William Stringfellow
From 'An Ethic for Christians and Other Aliens in a Strange Land': America is a fallen nation. Americans exist in time, in the era biblically called the Fall. America is a demonic principality, or conglomeration of principalities and powers in which death furnishes the meaning, in which death is the reigning idol. Enshrined in multifarious forms and guises, it enslaves human beings, exacts human sacrifices, captures and captivates Presidents as well as intimidating and dehumanizing ordinary citizens. Strong statements, yes, but timely in the biblical context which forms William Stringfellow's perspective of our contemporary situation. Identifying America as a fallen nation with the parable of Babylon in the Book of Revelation - not with Jerusalem the holy nation, as Americans are naively and vainly wont to do - Dr. Stringfellow issues as trenchant an indictment of our society as has been made since Philip Wylie's 'Generation of Vipers'. Shockingly prophetic, dismaying, and sobering, William Stringfellow's rigorous biblical theology will surely offend the self-righteous. But the citizen of Jerusalem, alien in Babylon, will welcome the bluntness and insight with which he speaks.William Stringfellow was a lawyer and a notable Episcopalian layperson who published to legal and theological periodicals on a regular basis. He practiced law in New York City's East Harlem neighborhood for a few years after graduating from Harvard Law School. He lectured at many law schools and religious seminaries across the country as a visiting speaker. 'A Private and Public Faith,' 'My People is the Enemy,' 'Consider It All Joy,' and 'Instead of Death,' are only a few of Stringfellow's books.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781592448746 |
| ISBN 10 | 1592448747 |
| Title | An Ethic For Christians and Other Aliens in a Strange Land |
| Author | William Stringfellow |
| Series | William Stringfellow Library |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Wipf & Stock Publishers |
| Year published | 2004-12-01 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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