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The Left Hand of God: Essays on Discipleship and Patriotism
The Left Hand of God Essays on Discipleship and Patriotism Author:William E. Barrett The American Revoloution was a test case for the commitment of Lutheran colonists to God's law of 'liberty and justice for all.' What forces in the religous heritage allowed Henry Melchoir Muhlenberg and his three sons -- all Lutheran pastors -- to make such different responses to the Revolution? — Oliver K. Olson discusses the politi... more »cal and military ethics of the Lutheran Reformation. Clarence L. Lee traces the pre-Reformation history of church-state relations. Gerhard A. Krodel analyzes the New Testament foundations of Christian political theory and practice and William H. Lazareth advocates a prophetic Lutheran stance in current public affairs.
This work presents the findings of technical research in lucid, everyday language and challenges Lutheran political quietism on the basis of its scriptural and confessional authority.« less