That, in any case, is the counterintuitive thesis of leithart s provocative new book. Peter leithart phd, university of cambridge is professor of theology and literature at new saint andrews college and pastor of trinity reformed church in moscow, idaho. It joins ben meyers the apostles creed and wesley hills the lords prayer as a readable series of meditations on. While postmodernism does justice to the elusiveness and instability of the world, faith goes beyond cynicism and despair, that we may, in solomons words, eat, drink, and rejoice. We know that constantine issued the edict of milan in 3 outlawed paganism and made christianity the official religion. That is why john wrote that he declares the gospel to his readers so ithat you also may. Leithart is an ordained minister in the presbyterian church in america and for several years served as pastor of trinity reformed church in moscow, id, where he also taught literature and theology at new st. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. Against christianity is one of the best books i have ever read, a profound book that needs to be urged on another hundred thousand christians or two. How could a conservative christianan ordained minister with a beard, no lessbe against not only christianity, but theology, sacraments, and ethics as well. Solomon among the postmoderns 9781587432040 by peter j. Against christianity kindle edition by leithart, peter j download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It seems the heresy of heresies in modern christendom if you read the book you get that is to tell the truth.
He previously served as senior fellow of theology and literature as well as dean of. This is the basic question of peter leithart s book defending constantine. New revelations on the conspiracy and cover up in the bush and reagan administration. Against christianity by peter j leithart, 9781591280064, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Buy a cheap copy of against christianity book by peter j. Athanasius is the inaugural volume in foundations of theological exegesis and christian spirituality series from baker academic. Indeed, much of the modern world is in debt to the revolutionary power of christian ingratitude. Leithart is president of the theopolis institute in birmingham, alabama. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. He previously served as senior fellow of theology and literature as well as dean of graduate studies at new saint andrews college.
Here is leitharts opening barrage against christianity. Leithart argues that god did not want christians to live as a powerless, oppressed minority. Seeking to rethink evangelical notions of culture, church, and state, leithart offers a series of short essays, aphorisms, and parables that challenge the current dichotomies that govern both christian and nonchristian thinking about church and state, the secular and the religious. The cross is the crux, the crossroads, the twisted knot at the center of reality, to which all previous history leads and from which all subsequent history flows. It does not preach christianity, nor does it encourage us to preach christianity. This is the focus of defending constantine, by peter leithart. He was selected by the association of reformed institutions of higher education to be one of the organizations 20102012 lecturers. Leithart ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Andrews college, and directed the nsa graduate program in theology.
Seeking to rethink evangelical notions of culture, church, and state, leithart offers a series of. Leithart appears regularly in some form or other here. Leithart is president of the theopolis institute, birmingham, alabama, and an adjunct senior fellow at new st. About the book yet that is the stance peter leithart takes in this provocative theological bricolage. Elijah comes of the seven words of jesus from the cross, none is so inscrutable as the cry of dereliction, recorded by matthew and mark in haunting aramaic. Andrews college moscow, idaho, and the author of several. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading against christianity. In against christianity, leithart argues that christianity has essentially become just another willing party under the cultural umbrella of the reigning and near universal assumed dichotomies of our day. Leithart isnt a goodreads author, but they do have a blog, so here are some recent posts imported from their feed. Referring throughout to the enigmatic book of ecclesiastes, leithart explores the strengths and weaknesses of postmodernism. Other works include books on topics such as dantes inferno, shakespeare, and jane austen.
Peter leithart examines this single question of baptismal efficacy. He is the author of a number of books, including a house for my name. Canon press, 2003 trade paperback, 154 pages, no index dr. Leithart phd, university of cambridge is senior fellow of theology and literature at new st. Athanasius foundations of theological exegesis and. Ancient athens and christianity play crucial roles in leitharts story. How could a conservative christian an ordained minister, no lessbe against not only christianity, but theology, sacraments, and ethics as well. Leithart identifies that the word christianity is never mentioned in scripture, and then selectively identifies christianity as meaning the rituals, cultus, and behavior that christians experience. He is the author of many books including defending constantine, traces of. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Read defending constantine the twilight of an empire and the dawn of christendom by peter j. The mystery of reading scripture and solomon among the postmoderns.
Leithart is opposed to christianity, as the title of his latest book shows. Leithart then waxes long against christianity being a privatized religion, emphasizing instead the cultural and community aspects of living as a christian. How could a conservative christian an ordained minister with a beard, no lessbe against not only christianity, but theology, sacraments, and ethics as well. Leithart s most popular book is against christianity. First let me say leithart is not against christianity. He is the author of numerous books, including a house for my name. A christian guide to six shakespeare plays, and more on. Jun 03, 2003 in against christianity, leithart argues that christianity has essentially become just another willing party under the cultural umbrella of the reigning and near universal assumed dichotomies of our day. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. He is the author of many books including defending constantine, traces of the trinity, and gratitude. I have referred to his little books, against christianity and between babel and beast. Peter james leithart born 1959 is an american author, minister, and theologian, who serves. Paul did not preach christianity, nor did any of the other apostles. Leithart is a senior fellow at new saint andrews college, moscow, idaho, and a pastor of trinity reformed church in moscow.
But his argument isnt limited to being merely against. Leithart phd, cambridge is president of theopolis institute in birmingham, albama and an adjunct senior fellow at new saint andrews college in moscow, idaho. This short but wacky collection of 18 fairy tales by peter leithart is perfect for bedtime, each tale invoking the imagery, plots, and themes of the book of proverbs. Apr 16, 2015 readers of the blog will know that peter j. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Leithart reveals a much larger vision of christian society, defined by the stories, symbols, rituals, and rules of a renewed communitythe city of god. And while leithart certainly looks to the christian past to retrieve theology he frequently cites early christian sources, he does not easily fit into. The first of which is that john must have written before ad 70an opinion that goes against ancient testimony. A survey of the old testament, against christianity, and a forthcoming commentary on 2 peter. Salvation, according to leithart, happens in an ecclesiastical context, stating the church is neither a reservoir of grace nor an external support for the christian. Yet that is the stance peter leithart takes in this provocative theological bricolage. I link to his essays on first things website regularly. The church is not its own unique and biblical culture but is just a subculture.
By it we know all reality is cruciformthe love of god, the shape of creation, the labyrinth of human history. Whether its the story of the fairies that live in walnuts or of the man who never got out of bed, these stories will make you laugh. The roman emperor constantine came to power in the early part of the fourth century. How may a conservative christianan ordained minister with a beard, no lessbe opposed to not just christianity, yet theology, sacraments, and ethics in addition.
As someone in our sunday school commented, peter leithart is a little too clever in this book, starting with the title. Leithart attacks christianity as we have fashioned it. He is the author of several books, including deep exegesis. This fan page is a place for fans to get his blog updates and to connect to each other. How could a conservative christian an ordained minister with a beard, no lessbe against not only christianity, but theology, sacraments, and ethics a.
Leithart calls the church to repent of its retreat and reassert its culture, language, and influence in the world at large, which includes the state. It is the kind of profound that doesnt requires mountains of turgid prose to carry it. Jesus was an ingrate, peter leithart writes, and he thinks we should be thankful that he was. Christianity has become the label for the church marginalized by the modern secular state. A survey of the old testament, against christianity, and a forthcoming commentary on 2 pet. Please read our short guide how to send a book to kindle.
How could a conservative christianan ordained minister with a beard, no lessbe against not only christianity, but theology, sacraments, and ethics a. How could a conservative christian an ordained minister with. He issued the edict of milan in 3 an edict of toleration for christians outlawed paganism and made christianity the official religion of the roman empire manipulated the council of nicea in. He is only against christianity as he defines it for the sake of argument. Crisis, opportunity, and the christian future theopolis books james b. But this still does not answer the question of whether or not leithart s reading make sense of the book of revelation.
Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store. He is the author of numerous books on theology and literature, including the baptized body, against christianity, brightest heaven of invention, and ascent to love. In this short but stimulating work, peter leithart draws upon insights from history, theology, philosophy, and literature to connect two of the most glorious and unique truths of christianity its hopeful eschatology and its doctrine of a dynamic, perso. Buy peter j leithart books and gifts, all with free worldwide delivery. John robbins of trinity foundation seriously overreacts when he says that this book is heretical. We know that constantine accomplished several politically significant things.
Against christianity is one of the best books i have ever read, a profound book that needs to be urged. Leithart phd, university of cambridge is president of theopolis institute and an adjunct senior fellow of theology at new saint andrews college in moscow, idaho. He is against treating the biblical faith as one among many valid, individualistic, personal views of the world, to be privately held with no direct public influence. How could a conservative christian an ordained minister with a beard, no less be against not only christianity, but theology, sacraments, and ethics as well. Leithart has 68 books on goodreads with 15741 ratings.
Leithart s the ten commandments is the latest contribution to lexhams christian essentials series. Peter leithart presbyterian church in america minister. Seeking to rethink evangelical notions of culture, church, and state, with a series of short essays, aphorisms, and. Seeking to rethink evangelical notions of culture, church, and state, leithart offers a series of short essays, aphorisms, and parables that challenge the current. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He converted to christianity and ended persecution of the christians throughout the roman empire. Andrews college and pastor of trinity reformed church in moscow, idaho. Salvation, according to leithart, happens in an ecclesiastical context, stating the church is neither a reservoir of grace nor an external support for the christian life. Aug 17, 2017 against christianity august 17, 2017 peter leithart patheos explore the worlds faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality.