Robert A. Sirico

Black and Tired

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“"The fact that Dr. Anthony Bradley is black is evident, but that he might be considered tired is altogether dubious. I am hard pressed to believe that a man who is in any way fatigued could pen the following sentence. 'Notwithstanding their rhetoric of freedom and em-powerment, many prominent black leaders appear content to send blacks back to the government plantation--where a small number of Washington elites make decisions for blacks who are not in the room.' This passion and insight comes from a vigor borne of a commitment to the well being of a people all too often preyed upon by the very ones who claim to be promoters of their liberation. An anomaly sufficient to fatigue any of us. Yet, here is Anthony Bradley's vibrant and wise voice on the matters domestic and international, moral, cultural, and economic. This volume is a welcome addition to the dialogue.”

Called to Freedom

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“The essays collected in this volume represent a wave of fresh and welcome voices in the age-old debates over the relationship between liberty and religious faith. If the so-called libertarian 'moment' is to last, it will be due in no small part to the efforts of sharp, principled thinkers like these, who engage not only their reason but also their faith in efforts to live together freely and virtuously.”

God's Spies

History & Biography

“It is a testament to the power of religion that the East German Communist government expended so much energy monitoring thousands upon thousands of East German Christians, infiltrating the highest levels of the church. God’s Spies reads like of spy thriller because that is what it is—except that it is not fiction. It is as sad as it is inspiring. This account is as instructive to post-Communist society as a warning against state-sponsored compromise to religious liberty as it is to faith communities to protect their independence and their commitment to the gospel.”

God’s Cold Warrior

History & Biography

“I owe a shallow knowledge of the Dulles name to having grown up in the 1950s when one would often hear mention of the Dulles family in news reports. When I came to study theology with John Foster Dulles’s youngest son Avery Dulles, SJ, my interest was piqued. The then-Father, and later Cardinal, Dulles was discreet in speaking of his father when I would ask, alluding only to his advocacy of a ‘religiously grounded public consensus.’ Thus, I was enriched in reading God’s Cold Warrior not only to see the depth of John Foster Dulles’s thinking and religious commitment but also to deepen my appreciation of the Dulles intellectual dynasty.”

The End of Secularism

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“The task of discerning the alternative to practical atheism lived by many nominal Christians and the pretense of a neutral secularism has been made easier by this rich study. Once authentic Christians grasp the ramifications of the incarnation of Christ, then and only then will it be apparent that, as Baker argues, "secularism only makes sense in relation to religion.”

The Poverty of Nations

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Given the plethora of myths and misconceptions that so many people hold with regard to the importance of a free economy, its moral foundation and practical benefits, especially for the poor, The Poverty of Nations provides an easy-to-read, sensibly organized, and morally clear argument on behalf of a free society. Merely reading the table of contents will provide clearer thinking than many graduate students get in economics courses.”

Wisdom and Work

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The very first words spoken to the newly created human family found on the first pages of the Bible are words of vocation, a calling to imitate God through responsible work. Wisdom and Work is a gem for anyone interested in probing this critical topic through the lens of one of the most practical books in the Scriptures, Ecclesiastes. I highly recommend it both for preachers of any kind, and businesspeople seeking affirmation of their calling.”