Pilgrims and Politics, by Michael Martin
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Pilgrims and Politics, by Michael Martin
Picked this up at Clay Bookstore last weekend. Anybody already read it? And have any reviews or warnings or thoughts to share?
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Re: Pilgrims and Politics, by Michael Martin
You've given me another book I want to read, Heir. Thank you!
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Mt 24:35
Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding but only in revealing his own mind.
1 Corinthians 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is folly with God
Mt 24:35
Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding but only in revealing his own mind.
1 Corinthians 3:19 For the wisdom of this world is folly with God
Re: Pilgrims and Politics, by Michael Martin
I know nothing about it. Can you tell me more?Heirbyadoption wrote:Picked this up at Clay Bookstore last weekend. Anybody already read it? And have any reviews or warnings or thoughts to share?
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Is it biblical? Is it Christlike? Is it loving? Is it true? How can I find out?
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Re: Pilgrims and Politics, by Michael Martin
An excellent read. It's been awhile since I've read it, but as I remember Mr. Martin makes a very compelling case that involvement in political activity is incompatible with biblical Christianity. I believe you would enjoy it, Bootstrap.
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I've read it but its been a while. I don't remember anything from it anymore; I suppose it might be because I already believed what was being said.
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Re: Pilgrims and Politics, by Michael Martin
I've never read it, though I've seen it. I did read Michael's earlier book, Cup and Cross. That was an Anabaptist history. Michael is a very meticulous writer -- I edited his earlier book some years ago. He usually does a good job of any project that he takes on.
I noticed that he had this one published by a different publisher than his first book. I'm not sure what that all means.
I noticed that he had this one published by a different publisher than his first book. I'm not sure what that all means.
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It's self published under the name Arundel Press, which appears to be Michael S. Martin's trade name. Typesetting and printing is by Silverline Publishing in Lititz, PA.Josh wrote:Who's the publisher?
One of the things I appreciate about this book is the tone of respect for government that is maintained. The author shows clearly that this nation does not have, and never has had, a "Christian" government, but calls on believers to honor and respect government while maintaining a proper view of governments, nations, cultures, politics, and war.
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I read the book a few years ago and thought it was solid and well-written, but didn't contain much material that would be new to those who already believe in the separation of Christians and politics.
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Remember the prisoners, as though you were in prison with them, and the mistreated, as though you yourselves were suffering bodily. -Heb. 13:3
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LesterB~
. In general, I'm inclined to agree. I was disappointed in his generalization and misrepresentation of the German Pietists, however, which seems somewhat commonly accepted among most Mennos I meet... That might be another thread, though.Michael is a very meticulous writer
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