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Re-Examining Religious Persecution Constructing a Theological Framework for Understanding Persecution Charles L. Tieszen vol. 1

By: Material type: TextLanguage: English Series: Religious Freedom SeriesPublication details: U.S.A.; AcadSA Pub; 2008Description: 92tr; paperback, illustration; 21 cmISBN:
  • 9781920212308
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 272
  • T559-C48
Online resources: Summary: While many have written about religious violence and persecution, Charles Tieszen here refocuses on some basic definitions and theological reflections. He deftly offers several key insights including the fact that persecution is universal in the Christian life and should be expected. He proposes a more nuanced definition of persecution, illustrating how it differs from suffering. He shows that persecution is normally the result of a complex combination of factors. And he correctly points out the need for Christians to be more reflective about the role of persecution, both in their own lives and around the world.
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While many have written about religious violence and persecution, Charles Tieszen here refocuses on some basic definitions and theological reflections. He deftly offers several key insights including the fact that persecution is universal in the Christian life and should be expected. He proposes a more nuanced definition of persecution, illustrating how it differs from suffering. He shows that persecution is normally the result of a complex combination of factors. And he correctly points out the need for Christians to be more reflective about the role of persecution, both in their own lives and around the world.

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