Christ and Country: Theological Reflections on Christian Nationalism in the United Kingdom
About this ebook
As movements claiming Christian identity gain influence in Britain, Christ and Country offers a timely theological response to the rise of Christian Nationalism in the UK. Bringing together leading theologians, pastors and academics, this thought-provoking collection examines the beliefs, fears and promises that underpin Christian Nationalism and evaluates them through the lens of Scripture.
Addressing issues such as identity, fear, hospitality, political power and public witness, the contributors offer biblical wisdom for Christians seeking to engage faithfully with one of the most pressing challenges facing the Church today.
Featuring essays from Graham Tomlin, Paul Lusk, Chine MacDonald, Israel Olofinjana, Helen Paynter, Sarah Shin, N. T. Wright and many others, Christ and Country is an essential resource for anyone seeking to think theologically about faith, politics and national identity in contemporary Britain.
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About the author
Helen Paynter (PhD, University of Bristol) is director of the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence and teaches Old Testament at Bristol Baptist College. She is author of Reduced Laughter (Brill), Telling Terror in Judges 19 (Routledge), and Blessed are the Peacemakers (Zondervan).
Brandon Hurlbert (PhD, Durham University) is Teaching Fellow in Theology and Religion at Durham University and research associate at the Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence. He is also a co-host of the Two Cities Podcast.
