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Baptist ideals like the separation of church and state have indelibly shaped Western democracies, and Baptist thinkers continue to influence public policy and political engagement today. Yet the historical contours, enduring commitments, and current contributions of Baptist political thought are little understood. . Baptist Political Theology, edited by scholars Thomas Kidd, Paul Miller, and Andrew Walker, introduces readers to the full sweep of Baptist engagement with politics. Part 1 reviews the life, writings, and political activity of important figures in Baptist history, as well as Baptist involvement in key historical eras and episodes. Part 2 presents a collective effort at applied political theology, with essays relating Baptist principles to a range of contemporary issues.
About the Author
Thomas S. Kidd teaches at Baylor University, and in Fall 2022 will begin as Research Professor of Church History at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Kidd writes at the Evangelical History blog at The Gospel Coalition. He also regularly contributes to outlets such as The Dallas Morning News and The Wall Street Journal. His newest book is Thomas Jefferson: A Biography of Spirit and Flesh (Yale Press) . Other recent books include Who Is an Evangelical? The History of a Movement in Crisis (Yale Press) , and American History vols. 1 & 2 (B&H Academic) . Find him on Twitter @ThomasSKidd
