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"A leading conservative thinker explores the political principles of Christ's life and teachings as revealed in the New Testament - and their implications for the modern American political landscape. Drawing on the words of Jesus, on the stories of his interactions within the society of his times, and upon his parables, Lindberg's account offers a bold yet sophisticated portrait of Jesus as a political leader of unique insight and perception. He illustrates how Christ's principles were fundamental in the formation of the modern democratic ideal. And, most provocatively, he shows how the basic principles of liberalism, as well as conservative thought, can be traced back to the example of Jesus. ""The Political Teachings of Jesus"" could be the most influential - and most hotly debated-book of this political year, as America looks forward from the Bush Administration to the 2008 election and an electorate increasingly preoccupied with the question What Would Jesus Do?"

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A fascinating analysis... -- -Norman Podhoretz, author of The Prophets Jesusian politics dare to propose a world without enemies...This book makes one think again, and more deeply. -- Michael Novak, author of Washington's God A fascinating analysis... -- Norman Podhoretz, author of The Prophets Lindberg offers a clear, careful, and exciting analysis of Jesus s political teachings. --E.J. Dionne, author of Why American's Hate Politics You will never read the Bible or hear a sermon the same way after reading The Political Teachings of Jesus. ----Anne-Marie Slaughter, author of The Idea That Is America Whether you re a Republican, Democrat, independent, or even an agnostic, you will appreciate this book for its fairness and thoughtfulness. -- Paul Kengor, author of God and Ronald Reagan Tod Lindberg has given us a plausible, this-worldly Jesus...It s a significant achievement--bold, thoughtful, and beautifully written. -- Andrew Ferguson, author of Land of Lincoln Whether you're a Republican, Democrat, independent, or even an agnostic, you will appreciate this book for its fairness and thoughtfulness. ----Paul Kengor, author of God and Ronald Reagan Lindberg offers a clear, careful, and exciting analysis of Jesus's political teachings. --E.J. Dionne, author of Why American's Hate Politics Jesusian politics dare to propose a world without enemies...This book makes one think again, and more deeply. ----Michael Novak, author of Washington's God A fascinating analysis... ----Norman Podhoretz, author of The Prophets Tod Lindberg has given us a plausible, this-worldly Jesus...It's a significant achievement--bold, thoughtful, and beautifully written. ----Andrew Ferguson, author of Land of Lincoln You will never read the Bible or hear a sermon the same way after reading The Political Teachings of Jesus. ----Anne-Marie Slaughter, author of The Idea That Is America

Lindberg offers a clear, careful, and exciting analysis of Jesus's political teachings. -- E.J. Dionne, author of Why American's Hate Politics

Tod Lindberg has given us a plausible, this-worldly Jesus...It s a significant achievement--bold, thoughtful, and beautifully written. -- Andrew Ferguson, author of Land of Lincoln

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Tod Lindberg is a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, and editor of that body's award-winning publication Policy Review. A contributing editor to the Weekly Standard and a columnist for the Washington Times, he has appeared often on public-affairs television programs.

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