{"product_id":"forgotten-luther-ii-ryan-p-cumming-9781506447087","title":"Forgotten Luther II: Reclaiming the Church's Public Witness","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this critical time in history, this volume argues that what is urgently needed is a cogent, clear, biblically based and theologically grounded rationale for the manner in which the church speaks and acts in the political arena. Lured at times into other-worldly quietism because of the pressure of historical events or distorted through a rigid understanding of the two kingdoms, the church of the Reformation has at times been silent in addressing the political factors that create and contribute to hunger, injustice, and war. This book looks carefully at the public witness of Martin Luther and its meaning for preaching, teaching, and carrying out public ministry today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLuther's conviction was that government is responsible to God for containing evil and maintaining peace and good order, and for ensuring that no person is hungry or in want.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book asks critical questions: When should the church support the state's agenda? When should it resist? What are the options for critical but constructive cooperation?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis helpful volume includes essays from leading Lutheran theologians, a summary description of what this means for local ministry, and a study guide to encourage conversation and action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ryan P. Cumming\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1506447082\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781506447087\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Fortress Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/01\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 113\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 6.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Ryan P. Cumming","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43985325129983,"sku":"9781506447087","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1f6a6635-4244-4c0a-ae76-1516bf792bd2.jpg?v=1683276898","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/forgotten-luther-ii-ryan-p-cumming-9781506447087","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}