| Sumario: | "The Apostle and the Empire: Paul's Implicit and Explicit Criticism of Rome" by Christoph Heilig is a book that explores the debate surrounding Paul's views on the Roman Empire. The author contrasts the perspectives of N.T. Wright and John Barclay and engages with Laura Robinson's article challenging the idea of hidden criticism. Heilig argues that Christians, including Paul, were always vulnerable to punishment under Roman administration and proposes criteria for evaluating supposed hidden criticism. The book also examines a specific example in 2 Corinthians 2:14 where Paul may have expressed his critique of the Empire openly rather than in a hidden manner. Overall, the book contributes to the ongoing conversation about the nature of imperial critique in Paul's letters. "Making Moral Citizens: How Faith-Based Organizers Use Vocation for Public Action" by Jack Delehanty explores how faith-based organizers use religion to further the political project of moral citizenship. The book focuses on the role of moral vocation and relational practices in organizing. Delehanty argues that moral vocation, which refers to a person's unique life experiences and goals that foster distinct attributes and capacities, is the foundation for moral citizenship. The book provides insights into faith-based organizing and its relational practices, making it a valuable resource for teachers and pastors. However, it leaves the reader wanting more discussion on the concept of democracy and its relationship to moral citizenship.
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