Tag: John Howard Yoder

Peter Leithart: Christian Empire, Christian Mission

Jan 25, 2011

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mwkruse

in Christian Life, History, Theology

Postost: Peter Leithart: Christian Empire, Christian Mission Andrew Perriman In a chapter on “Christian Empire, Christian Mission” in Defending Constantine Peter Leithart challenges the view of John Howard Yoder—widely accepted amongst modern theologians if not amongst historians—that Constantinianism was a fundamental departure from the intention of Jesus and the New Testament. Leithart’s analysis suggests that…
Acton University: Day 4

Jun 15, 2007

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mwkruse

in Culture, Economics, Poverty, Sociology, Theology

Here is a summary of the events I attended today. Session 7: Poverty in the Developing World This Session was taught by Michael Miller, Director of Programs for the Acton Institute. Miller looked at efforts to address poverty, past and present. In our present era of globalization, the developed world is becoming more aware of…