Arthur O. Roberts

Holiness: The Soul of Quakerism

Theology

Foreword

(wrote the foreword)

The Religion of the Landless

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Smith presents the biblical exile as a model for godly faith. Scholars will appreciate his creative sociological interface between modern oppressed groups and Israel in captivity. Civil religion and liberation theologies consider exodus the key biblical model. Such theologies often nurture corruptions of power. Smith-Christopher's book, however, shows exile to be the key biblical model. This theology of exile enhances the power of the cross and strengthens the believing community. Religious leaders will appreciate this book for offering credible Christian theology to people who must live faithfully where they are, under some kind of Babylonian oppression.”