Christ Before Caesar: Faithful Public Witness in an Age of Retreat

by Christopher I Thoma

Christ Before Caesar confronts the decline of Christian influence in America, urging believers to reclaim their voice in the public square. Blending theological reflection, historical analysis, and personal stories, Thoma critiques secular narratives that mislabel Christian engagement as dangerous. He identifies and challenges the Church to overcome internal erosion and external pressures, advocating for courageous, Christ-centered civic participation. Rooted in Christian courage, this book equips Christians to confront cultural lies with truth, offering hope and clarity for navigating a secularized world. Ideal for pastors, laypeople, and those passionate about religious liberty.

232 pages, Hardcover

Published March 18, 2026

Reviews

[Charlie Smith]

Very insightful book. Parts were challenging academically (not a bad thing at all), the pastoral reflections I learned a lot from. Section 2 laid a framework for the calling out in section 3.