Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire (Book 2)

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By: Preston Sprinkle

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Title: Exiles: The Church in the Shadow of Empire (Book 2)
By: Preston Sprinkle
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 240
Vendor: David C Cook
Publication Date: 2024

Dimensions: 8.25 X 5.50 (inches)
Weight: 8 ounces
ISBN: 0830785787
ISBN-13: 9780830785780
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A thoughtful exploration of the intersection of faith and politics, Exiles asks: What if we considered ourselves "exiles in Babylon" and turned to Scripture, not political parties, to shape our most passionate values?

Politics are dividing our churches like never before. New York Times–bestselling author Dr. Preston M. Sprinkle reminds us that the first-century church was not an apolitical gathering, where Christians left their Roman politics at the door. It also wasn’t a place where Christians mounted a Roman flag next to—or above—a Christian one. Church was a place where God’s plan for governing the world was revealed, where one could witness what it means to follow the Creator’s design for human flourishing.

In this timely book, Preston explores why:

Israel’s exile to Babylon profoundly shaped the political identity of God’s people—and still does today.
Christians should see themselves as foreigners in the country where they live.
The gospel of Jesus’ kingdom was politically subversive.
The church today should view its political identity as fundamentally separate from the empire.

Total allegiance to a political party dilutes the church’s witness. Discover a more biblical, powerful way to live in a secular world. Discover what it means to live in exile.

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Preston Sprinkle (Ph.D.) is a biblical scholar, international speaker, podcaster, and a New York Times–bestselling author, who’s written over a dozen books including Exiles, Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage? and his forthcoming From Genesis to Junia: An Honest Search for What the Bible Really Says about Women in Leadership. Preston currently serves as the president of The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender, an organization that equips Christians to engage questions about faith, sexually & gender with theological faithfulness and courageous love. He’s also the president of Theology in the Raw ministries, which includes the popular Theology in the Raw podcast and the annual Exiles in Babylon conference.