Politics in the gospel

Abstract

This book is well-written in a clearly flowing style that is easy to read. The approach to biblical interpretation provides a stimulating and fresh theological perspective, with excellent analogies intended to guide the readers to a better understanding of the biblical texts. Rev. Dr Martin Micallef Faculty of Theology, University of Malta Seeing that my reflections on the role of believers in the political arena is contained in a book that collects the Gospel reflections of the author in the leading newspaper of record, it is only apt to conclude my reflections by quoting Karl Barth’s famous quip to TIME magazine: “Take your Bible and take your newspaper, and read both. But interpret newspapers from your Bible” (1 May 1966).