Robert Franklin Cochran

Law and Theology

Theology

“At a time when Christians seem uncertain which way to turn in legal and political culture, when neither of the major US political parties is a comfortable home for most Christians, Opderbeck finds substantial wisdom in the biblical narrative and in Christian history. He neither sounds the call to reign or to retreat that are popular among many Christians today, but calls on Christians to provide a faithful biblical witness. Not every Christian will agree with all of his conclusions, but he identifies the important issues facing Christians today and provides thoughtful analysis from both Scripture and church history. Opderbeck’s treatment of pre-Constantine Christian thinkers is fresh and may be of special help to Christians around the world who find themselves in a similar situation—facing marginalization, persecution, and even violence.”

Politics after Christendom

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“Few people are experts on Scripture, Augustine, Aquinas, Luther, or Calvin. David VanDrunen is an expert on all five. His wisdom is on full display in Politics after Christendom: Political Theology in a Fractured World. In the current challenging cultural moment for Christians, he gives a thoughtful argument for a Two Kingdoms/Two Covenants approach. It deserves careful consideration alongside the Benedict/separatist and conversionist options of recent years. VanDrunen’s treatment of the Noahic covenant as the key to understanding a Christian’s (and everyone’s) relationship with the state is unique, thoughtful, and challenging.”