God`s Reign and the end of Empires

In this book, Antonio González analyzes the nature of global empires since the time of Babylon. His premise is that empires maintain power by any means necessary, including exploitation, injustice and idolatry. It is in this context of empire-specifically the Roman empire-that Jesus proclaimed the reign of God as opposed to the reign, of Caesar. Within God's reign, God alone rules, with mercy, love, justice, and special concern for the oppressed. Imbued with this faith, a new community of believers developed, who lived what Jesus proclaimed, sharing resources and practicing equality and forgiveness.

- Ulrich Duchrow, Professor of Systematic Theology at the University of Heidleberg. He is co-founder and moderator of Kairos Europa, an ecumenical grassroots network committed to economic and ecological justice, and he has published numerous books and articles devoted to these issues.