Baptists and the Kingdom of God

The 'kingdom of God' has figured prominently in the biblical vocabulary of Baptists since their beginnings, helping them give utterance to the contrast with the kingdoms of the civil order that marks this distinctive Christian tradition. But as the essays in this groundbreaking volume demonstrate, Baptists have spoken this language of Zion with different accents that reveal the theological diversity of the people called 'Baptist'. This volume is a contribution to scholarship on Baptist identity unparalleled in the literature.

~Steven R. Harmon, Professor of Historical Theology, Gardner-Webb University

Baptists and the Kingdom of God converges on a provocative, theologically rich, morally compelling, and yet often misunderstood biblical theme: the kingdom of God. This powerful Gospel idea stands at the intersection of four distinct conversations about the shape of Baptist ecclesial identity, the eschatological hope for God’s reign, the moral impulse to social action, and the providential perspective on the historical process and God’s action. With each chapter laser-focused on the concept of the kingdom of God, this volume both contributes to and creates a new conversation for the global Baptist community.

~Adam C. English, Professor of Christian Theology and Philosophy, Campbell University