{"product_id":"the-christian-left-an-introduction-to-radical-and-socialist-christian-thought-9781509542819","title":"The Christian Left: An Introduction to Radical and  Socialist Christian Thought","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eChristianity is often assumed to be pro-capitalist and socially conservative, but this is far from the truth, according to Anthony A.J. Williams. He argues that a tradition of socialist and radical Christianity can be traced back to the Acts of the Apostles and that the Christian Left faces challenges from within Christianity and the secular Left. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 170 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 April 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Polity Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChristianity is often perceived as being pro-capitalist and socially conservative, aligning with the political Right. However, this assumption fails to consider the origins of the religion, which were rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, who emphasized compassion for the poor and the rejection of material wealth. In his book, \"Socialist and Radical Christianity: An Introduction,\" Anthony A.J. Williams challenges this notion by exploring a tradition of socialist and radical Christianity that can be traced back to the communal ownership advocated in the Acts of the Apostles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWilliams delves into modern Christian Left movements, such as Christian Socialism, the social gospel, liberation theology, and red-letter Christianity, examining the challenges they face within Christianity and from the secular Left. He questions whether the Bible and Christian theology truly support collectivism and universal equality and explores the viability of Christian radicalism in an age of identity politics.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the intersection of religion and politics. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Christian Left tradition and offers insights into the ongoing debates and discussions surrounding the role of Christianity in society. By challenging the traditional assumptions about Christianity's political orientation, Williams encourages readers to reevaluate their understanding of the religion and its potential for social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 436g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 157 x 235 x 23 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781509542819\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AJ Williams","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44106162733306,"sku":"9781509542819","price":49.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1652440148113_book.jpg?v=1652521322","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-christian-left-an-introduction-to-radical-and-socialist-christian-thought-9781509542819","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}