Expand your horizons with a copy of Dr. Obery Hendrick’s new book, The Politics of Jesus, by placing a bid on this exciting new book.

In The Politics of Jesus, this renowned scholar combines a profound understanding of early Church history and a fearless examination of contemporary Christian faith as this explosive manifesto calls for a return to the revolutionary heart of Jesus’ preaching.  Focusing on a powerful but little-examined aspect of the Gospels, Hendricks portrays Jesus as a political revolutionary whose teachings are meant to lead the way to freedom from the tyranny of principalities and unjust rulers in high—and low—places. Throughout the Gospels, Jesus employs various tactics to address the social, economic, and political conditions of his day and exposes the terrible effects of oppression and poverty on the mind, body, and soul.

In an in-depth examination of Christianity’s history, from its foundation through the time of Paul to the reign of Constantine to the present day, Hendricks traces how the church became a hierarchical structure, protective of the powerful and intent on maintaining the status quo. The Politics of Jesus recaptures the revolutionary implications of Christianity, and calls on Christians to embrace anew the core values of Jesus’ message and restore his fight to alleviate the suffering of underprivileged and abused peoples.