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Cultura cristã: Uma introdução
Nenhum leitor destas linhas contemplou a cultura cristã em escala social significante. Quando falo dela, deve haver um ar de irrealidade que nos embaça a mente. De modo geral, a cultura cristã começou com a afirmação pública do cristianismo por Constantino no século IV. Ela tomou conta do Leste Europeu e, mais tarde, da Europa Ocidental. Depois ela moldou as colônias europeias no Novo Mundo. Ela foi bizantina, católica e (com o tempo) protestante.
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81 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 10, 2013
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March 16, 2017
Nessa breve introdução a um tema crucial, embora não raro negligenciado pelos círculos intelectuais do cristianismo, Sandlin expõe sua visão honesta sobre a cultura cristã -- não os desvarios pueris nem as propostas de outros autores que, de tão vagas, tornam-se inexequíveis. O autor apresenta os reais motivos, as ações efetivas, os eventos e equívocos da própria igreja que permitiu que a própria Cristandade fosse o berço e celeiro do que hoje se chama "era pós-cristã".
November 1, 2016
Uma defesa concisa, porém bíblica e cativante da cultura cristã. Altamente recomendado!
May 10, 2017
Excelente!
O autor não se limita a diagnosticar por que perdemos a cultura cristã, mas sobretudo apresenta os caminhos para recuperá-la. Segui a recomendação do Franklin Ferreira e estou usando esse livro com os jovens na Escola Dominical em minha igreja.
Leitura altamente recomendada!
O autor não se limita a diagnosticar por que perdemos a cultura cristã, mas sobretudo apresenta os caminhos para recuperá-la. Segui a recomendação do Franklin Ferreira e estou usando esse livro com os jovens na Escola Dominical em minha igreja.
Leitura altamente recomendada!
November 6, 2018
Que livráço!
Sandlin nos explica os motivos de termos perdido a cultura cristã no decorrer do tempo, e também, nos expõe algumas soluções para conseguirmos recuperá-la.
Recomendo!
Sandlin nos explica os motivos de termos perdido a cultura cristã no decorrer do tempo, e também, nos expõe algumas soluções para conseguirmos recuperá-la.
Recomendo!
August 12, 2013
This is a solid introduction to a Reformed theology of culture. Its only weakness is is brevity. Sandlin examines the history, theology, and creation of culture, all in the context of Van Til's idea of antithesis.
Van Til's thesis, in the context of Sandlin's argument is clearly drawn upon Augustine's city of man, and city of God. The two cultures work toward different ends--one the glory of man, the other, the glory of God.
Sandlin calls them creature-worshipers and Creator-worshipers. The purposes of both overlap in common grace, but they diverge in their ends, though they may sometimes be allies in cultural expression.
He argues that the cultural mandate continues, as part of the great commission. He writes, "God’s prime work in the world is our Lord’s kingdom, of which the church is fundamental component. The church is a critical aspect of the kingdom, but it’s not the kingdom." The great commission is an aspect of the cultral mandate and thus should not be the only expression, or means of "bringing all things under the voluntary subordination of Jesus Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords."
The gospel is is bigger than the church, it is to do more than "save sinners and secure them a heavenly home, but create a new race of people and a new earth, all progressively subordinated to a loving and just Father by means of his crucified and risen Son, Jesus Christ (Heb. 2:3–10). The church’s chief job is to preach this kingdom message."
He summarizes, by saying, "God’s work in the world is bigger than the church." This is likely a controversial statement today, as the church seems focused on this alone, while dismissing the broader dominion over culture.
Sandlin lays the blame for our current malaise upon those that surrendered philosophy to those who sought truth and authority outside the Bible. He shows how from the 30 Years War, through the Enlightnemnt, Darwinism, and Nihilism the church has surrendered its voice. He writes that today's secular culture has left us with people that don't necessarily disbelieve in God, but that they "no longer believe that God has any interest in culture." He follows Christopher Dawson here, to whom he states in the beginning of the book, that he owes much to intellectually.
He then argues that we can, and should reclaim culture through refusing "to make peace with sin" and and the "universal manifestation of the kingdom of God." This is no small God, nor small gospel. "Christian culture is the earthly manifestation of the kingdom of God, his reign in the earth." May all things be put under His feet!
Van Til's thesis, in the context of Sandlin's argument is clearly drawn upon Augustine's city of man, and city of God. The two cultures work toward different ends--one the glory of man, the other, the glory of God.
Sandlin calls them creature-worshipers and Creator-worshipers. The purposes of both overlap in common grace, but they diverge in their ends, though they may sometimes be allies in cultural expression.
He argues that the cultural mandate continues, as part of the great commission. He writes, "God’s prime work in the world is our Lord’s kingdom, of which the church is fundamental component. The church is a critical aspect of the kingdom, but it’s not the kingdom." The great commission is an aspect of the cultral mandate and thus should not be the only expression, or means of "bringing all things under the voluntary subordination of Jesus Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords."
The gospel is is bigger than the church, it is to do more than "save sinners and secure them a heavenly home, but create a new race of people and a new earth, all progressively subordinated to a loving and just Father by means of his crucified and risen Son, Jesus Christ (Heb. 2:3–10). The church’s chief job is to preach this kingdom message."
He summarizes, by saying, "God’s work in the world is bigger than the church." This is likely a controversial statement today, as the church seems focused on this alone, while dismissing the broader dominion over culture.
Sandlin lays the blame for our current malaise upon those that surrendered philosophy to those who sought truth and authority outside the Bible. He shows how from the 30 Years War, through the Enlightnemnt, Darwinism, and Nihilism the church has surrendered its voice. He writes that today's secular culture has left us with people that don't necessarily disbelieve in God, but that they "no longer believe that God has any interest in culture." He follows Christopher Dawson here, to whom he states in the beginning of the book, that he owes much to intellectually.
He then argues that we can, and should reclaim culture through refusing "to make peace with sin" and and the "universal manifestation of the kingdom of God." This is no small God, nor small gospel. "Christian culture is the earthly manifestation of the kingdom of God, his reign in the earth." May all things be put under His feet!
June 2, 2024
Solid primer on Christian cultural labors.
February 15, 2016
Great introduction to Christian culture. Answers the fundamental questions: what is Christian culture? how did the West lose Christian culture? how do we get it back? You will appreciate the biblical understanding of culture and the concise observance of Western history as Dr. Sandlin leads you to an understanding of robust joyful Christian living.
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