{"product_id":"the-kingdom-and-empire-mick-finch-9781971723440","title":"The Kingdom and Empire: From Constantine to the Reformation: The Struggle for God's Reign in Human Empires","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Constantine to the Reformation: The Struggle for God's Reign in Human Empires\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to live under the reign of God in a world shaped by empire?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eThe Kingdom and Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e, Mick Finch explores the ongoing tension between God's Kingdom and the political, economic, and cultural powers that claim human loyalty. Building on the biblical foundations of the Kingdom and the life of Jesus, this book examines how the Gospel both challenges and resists the values of domination, control, and self-interest that characterize empire in every age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing from Scripture, history, and contemporary experience, Book 4 traces how the Kingdom of God has repeatedly stood in contrast to imperial power-sometimes faithfully embodied by God's people, and sometimes compromised or distorted. It invites readers to confront hard questions about allegiance, identity, and discipleship, especially when following Jesus carries social, political, or personal cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with pastoral clarity and theological depth, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Kingdom and Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e calls believers to examine where their ultimate loyalty lies. It offers a Kingdom-centered framework for living faithfully in a complex world, reminding readers that the good news Jesus proclaimed cannot be contained by any empire, ideology, or agenda.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mick Finch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1971723444\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781971723440\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Self Publish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.51lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d","brand":"Mick Finch","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48450604204287,"sku":"9781971723440","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f073316e-a777-4845-9fbb-9c3c96b5eba0.jpg?v=1777268351","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-kingdom-and-empire-mick-finch-9781971723440","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}