Vernard Marion Eller was een Amerikaanse auteur, christelijke pacifist en predikant in de Church of the Brethren. Zijn geschriften verkenden vaak thema's van christelijk pacifisme en de praktische toepassingen ervan in het leven. Ellers werk trachtte een op geloof gebaseerde benadering van vrede en geweldloosheid te verwoorden. Hij wilde lezers inspireren hun overtuigingen met moed en vastberadenheid uit te leven.
Offering a compelling critique of the contemporary church, this book combines readability with profound insights. It challenges conventional beliefs and practices, provoking readers to reconsider their understanding of faith and spirituality. Through thought-provoking arguments, it addresses pressing issues within modern religious institutions, making it a significant contribution to discussions about the role of the church today.
Focusing on Kierkegaard as a religious thinker, Professor Eller argues that understanding his works requires a religious context. He compares Kierkegaard's ideas to those of the Brethren, a typical Protestant sect, highlighting similarities in their discussions on individualism, the relationship with God, the role of reason in faith, and the concept of free will. While the Brethren lacked Kierkegaard's sophistication, their writings reveal significant parallels that enrich the understanding of his religious thought.
The book offers an insightful exploration of faith, encouraging readers to trust in God's providence rather than resorting to force for achieving good. With a blend of wit and scholarship, the author presents a unique interpretation of biblical wisdom that resonates with both believers and skeptics. Its engaging style makes it particularly appealing to young people, while also serving as a valuable resource for church libraries. The work challenges readers to embrace a deeper faith and reliance on divine justice in their lives.
A far-ranging study of the Christian relationship to the state and all wordly powers, this book is as provocative as its unusual title. Christian Anarchy" says Vernard Eller, is the faith in God's primacy as sovereign Lord and orderer of history which is given such weight that all the big claims of self-confident human scheming and power-play become sheer distraction.