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Drawing on historical events, this book explains and evaluates economic nationalism, or mercantilism. Since every citizen is shaped by their country’s politics and economy, understanding the mindsets and mechanisms that have led to today’s way of life is of the utmost importance. Under mercantilism, the state plays a central role in administering and regulating economic…

The 535-page work is also available in this summary of 255 pages, each containing a key point and main idea, an overview and assessment for each chapter. At present, we are witnessing the resurgence of an economic system that flourished from the 16th to the 18th century. It is vital to understand not just its…

Using the United States as an example, Dr. Martin Erdmann highlights the similarities and differences between classical and progressive liberalism, contrasting them with the Christian faith. He shows that neither liberalism, with its motto “individual freedom as the supreme goal,” nor progressivism, with its motto “freedom through a strong state,” leads to prosperity and peace…

Using the United States as an example, Dr. Martin Erdmann highlights the similarities and differences between classical and progressive liberalism, contrasting them with the Christian faith. He shows that neither liberalism, with its motto “individual freedom as the supreme goal,” nor progressivism, with its motto “freedom through a strong state,” leads to prosperity and peace…

A Religious Quest for an Ideal Society Abridgement by Beate Gsell Western society is influenced by a belief in progress in many ways. People believe in the omnipotence of humanity, which strives to create ideal conditions on Earth with the help of technology. This belief affects everyone—for example, in school, online, in the media, and,…

The Historic Pursuit of a World Federation Summary by Beate Gsell, 21 pages Paperback

The Quest for Human Perfection The Faculty of Medicine at the University Hospital of Basel commissioned this study to establish an ethical framework that defines the limits of nanotechnology. The findings will benefit medical professionals and Christians seeking a biblically grounded basis for their actions in light of rapid advances in computer science, medicine, and…

The Ecumenical Agenda The 20th century saw the rise of the ecumenical movement. The movement aimed to unite various churches globally through human management skills. It was an ecclesiastical counterpart to the League of Nations and, later, the United Nations. As this book demonstrates, ecclesiastical pressure later played a role in the formation of the…

Historical & Exegetical Debate In churches and Christian organizations, social work and the promotion of Christian values are increasingly replacing awareness of human sinfulness and proclamation of salvation through Jesus Christ. Regarding the question of whether Christians should strive for “heaven on earth” by Christianizing society, even through government means, this book is a helpful…