{"product_id":"faith-and-politics-filipino-evangelical-insights-in-political-theology-9781839737855","title":"Faith and Politics: Filipino Evangelical Insights in Political Theology","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorship is often thought of as only what is done in a Sunday service. While this is an important element, Scripture teaches that worship encompasses how Christians express their convictions in all spheres of life, including the political realm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection of essays explores the relationship between \u003cem\u003epananampalataya at politika\u003c\/em\u003e, faith and politics, that unfolds in the political context of the Philippines. Written by experts in their fields, this interdisciplinary book provides a biblical framework and profound theological insights for Christian socio-political engagement in confronting the major issues of poverty alleviation, social justice, global warming, and peacebuilding. Divided in two parts, the essays begin by exploring the need for politically engaged worship through the lens of church, state, and governance. They go on to provide practical insights into contemporary issues, challenges, and prospects for evangelical political engagement. From the Philippines to beyond, these essays are the perfect companion for Christians around the world who seek to creatively develop their vision and mission for strategically engaging in the public sphere to make the world reflect Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeñamora, Aldrin M.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - ALDRIN M. PEÑAMORA has a PhD in Christian ethics from Fuller Seminary, California, USA. He is the executive director of the PCEC Justice, Peace and Reconciliation Commission, and the PCEC Theological Commission. He is also executive director of the PCEC-affiliated Center for the Study of Christian-Muslim Relations, and teaches theology and ethics at number of institutions in the Philippines.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLim, David S.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - DAVID LIM has a PhD in New Testament studies from Fuller Seminary, California, USA, and serves as the board chairman of the Lausanne Philippines Partnership. He is the president and founder of China Ministries International-Philippines, the vice president of the Asian Society of Missiology, and the president emeritus of the Asian School for Development and Cross-cultural Studies.","brand":"Langham Global Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52103754711314,"sku":"9781839737855","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6fb00faa-6be2-4359-8d11-ce830fc96f99.jpg?v=1773156007","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/faith-and-politics-filipino-evangelical-insights-in-political-theology-9781839737855","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}