God and Empire: Jesus Against Rome, Then and Now
In God and Empire, John Dominic Crossan examines Jesus in the context of Rome and considers how the tension between religious teachings and imperial power extends from the ancient world into the present. The book offers a historical and contemporary perspective on faith, politics, and empire.
About This Book
God and Empire explores the relationship between Jesus and Rome, as indicated by its subtitle, “Jesus Against Rome, Then and Now.”
John Dominic Crossan considers the historical and political dimensions of this contrast.
The book connects the ancient world with the present, inviting readers to reflect on how religious ideas interact with imperial power.
It is a concise contribution to discussions of Jesus, Roman rule, history, and contemporary political meaning.
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