Summaries and analyses of books new and old.
Summaries and analyses of books new and old.
As most of this blog’s readers know, well-known LewRockwell.com author and scholar Laurence Vance has joined the crew of LCC …
I personally love Milton. Paradise Lost is one of the most beautiful things in the English language. But Milton was …
Have you ever wondered what book you ought to give to a person inquiring about libertarianism to you? What do …
Of all posts on LibertarianChristians.com, the holiday book lists are some of the most perennially popular. 2010 has seen some …
In the world of literature on liberty, books fall into three distinct categories. First are the books for experts scholars, deeper works that address high level concepts, social or economic theory, and philosophical ideas. Next are the books for the informed reader, those that have a working knowledge of libertarian ideas and seek to improve one’s understanding of the philosophy of liberty. Finally, there are books for those just starting their journey in liberty, those who have little knowledge of economics or libertarian theory. Jason Rink’s Disciple of Liberty falls into the latter category, and it fills a particularly useful void in libertarian literature: an easily accessible explication of liberty to the Christian newcomer.
Russian writer Leo Tolstoy is considered one of the greatest novelists of all time. War and Peace and Anna Karenina have inspired millions over the last century. Less well-known about Tolstoy, though, is that his interpretation of Christian ethics has had a profound effect upon the world, especially regarding non-resistance and pacifism. In this paper, I will examine the development of these themes in Tolstoy’s philosophy as they appear in The Kingdom of God is Within You.
Anarchy and Christianity is a short work presenting the essentials of Ellul’s political philosophy with respect to Scripture. It reads in a scholarly manner, especially with his references to historical and textual criticism and the assumption that the reader knows something about Marxian class theory, historical theological traditions, and even a bit of Greek
Book Review of Panderer to Power, by Frederick Sheehan. McGraw-Hill: New York, 2010. Retail: $29.95 For the bulk of my …
One of the most popular and commented on posts of this past year was my Top 10 Books for Christmas …
Perhaps the most valid justification of government is its defense of citizens against foreign aggressors. But when governments wage war, a thin line separates defense and offense. And even in a defensive war, governments typically deprive their own citizens of many liberties. Historically, war has done more than anything else to enhance the power of governments and to diminish the liberties of the people. Classical liberals have always recognized the dangers of war and supported policies, such as free international trade, that reduce the likelihood of war.
Looking for some good summer reading, fellow Christian libertarians? I gave this list to a friend in mid-July (a reader …
Neil Postman’s well-known book Amusing Ourselves to Death gives us a chilling reminder of how much the media we use on a regular basis affect our thought patterns. In particular, Postman’s main concern is the effect of television on public discourse.
Book Information: The Libertarian Theology of Freedom. Opitz, Edmund A. Tampa, FL: Hallberg Publishing Corporation, 1999. 160 pages. Only recently …
LibertarianChristians.com is pleased to welcome Michael Douma as our next guest poster, reviewing “Economics in Christian Perspective: Theory, Policy, and Life Choices” by Victor Claar and Robin Klay.
Thomas Woods’s newest book Meltdown has officially hit the bookstores today, and I hope you will seriously consider picking up …
Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory is one of my favorite books of late, I gave a copy to my …
A Book Review of Stanley Weintraub’s Silent Night. Some book reviews that I write are rather long, primarily because they …
I was first introduced to Roger Olson through his book Who Needs Theology?, which I read for one of my …
This post was featured on Lewrockwell.com on December 15, 2008, thanks to Tom Woods! Looking for that perfect last-minute gift …
A review of Richard Hughes’s book Myths America Lives By. Richard Hughes’s seminal book can be roughly described as exploding …
A book review of Founding Faith (subtitle: Providence, Politics and the Birth of Religious Freedom in America) by Steven Waldman, …
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