{"product_id":"political-visions-illusions-a-survey-christian-critique-of-contemporary-ideologies-paperback-3","title":"Political Visions \u0026 Illusions: A Survey \u0026 Christian Critique of Contemporary Ideologies - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid T. Koyzis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRichard J. Mouw\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eNamed \u003ci\u003eBest Book (Culture)\u003c\/i\u003e in the 2004 Word Guild Canadian Writing Awards\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe end of the Cold War has brought about more than the triumph of some political ideologies and the disappearance of others. In fact, the collapse of communism has created a vacuum quickly being filled by various alternative visions, ranging from ethnic nationalism to individualistic liberalism.But political ideologies are not merely a matter of governmental efficacy. Rather, political ideologies are intrinsically and inescapably \u003ci\u003ereligious\u003c\/i\u003e--each carries certain assumptions about the nature of reality, individuals and society, as well as a particular vision for the common good. These fundamental beliefs transcendthe political sphere, and the astute Christian observer should thus discern the subtle ways in which ideologies are rooted in idolatrous worldviews.In this comprehensive study, political scientist David Koyzis surveys the key political ideologies ofour era, including liberalism, conservatism, nationalism, democracy and socialism. Each philosophy is given careful analysis and fair critique, unpacking the worldview issues inherent to each and pointing out essential strengths and weaknesses. Koyzis concludes by proposing alternative models that flow out of Christianity's historic engagement with the public square, retrieving approaches that hold promise for the complex political realities of the twenty-first century.Writing with broad, international perspective and keen analytical insight, Koyzis offers a sound guide for Christians working in the public square, culture watchers, political pundits and all students of modern political thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRichard J. Mouw (PhD, University of Chicago) is a senior research fellow at the Henry Institute for the Study of Religion and Politics at Calvin University. He previously served as the president of Fuller Theological Seminary (1993-2013) and directed their Institute of Faith and Public Life (2013-2020). In 2007, Princeton Theological Seminary awarded him the Abraham Kuyper Prize for Excellence in Reformed Theology and Public Life. He is the author of over twenty books, including \u003ci\u003eUncommonDecency\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAdventures in Evangelical Civility\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRestless Faith\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAll That God Cares About\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e David T. Koyzis is affiliated with Global Scholars Canada and is engaged in an international academic ministry of writing, researching, lecturing, and conversing with readers of his books. He is the author of \u003ci\u003ePolitical Visions and Illusions\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWe Answer to Another: Authority, Office, and the Image of God\u003c\/i\u003e. He taught undergraduate political science for thirty years and lives with his family in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 330\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.8 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45860845551813,"sku":"9780830852420","price":48.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0757\/6718\/5605\/files\/SpMfi6hB879780830852420.webp?v=1781405372","url":"https:\/\/selloorium.com\/products\/political-visions-illusions-a-survey-christian-critique-of-contemporary-ideologies-paperback-3","provider":"Selloorium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}