{"id":32512,"date":"2022-12-28T14:26:23","date_gmt":"2022-12-28T06:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www4.hkbts.edu.hk\/?p=32512"},"modified":"2024-01-31T12:38:51","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T04:38:51","slug":"a-preliminary-exploration-of-the-concept-of-statein-john-howard-yoders-church-state-discourse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hkbts.edu.hk\/en","title":{"rendered":"A Preliminary Exploration of the Concept of \"State\"\nin John Howard Yoder's Church-State Discourse"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 class=\"has-black-color has-text-color wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>A Preliminary Exploration of the Concept of \u201cState\u201d in John Howard Yoder&#039;s Church-State Discourse<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color wp-block-heading\" style=\"color:#235ba8\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Vincent CP LAU<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Constantinianism is one of the core concepts in John Howard Yoder&#039;s theology and it continues to be a controversial concept in academia. Yoder considers Constantine as the main architect of the age, but not its sole architect. Moreover, those theologians who adopt the concept of Constantinianism mainly regard it as a theological concept, not a concrete historical reality. It is a description of a period of time rather than a particular Roman emperor&#039;s merit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the major features of Constantinianism is so-called marriage of church and state. In order to have a better understanding of Yoder&#039;s concept of church-state, a clear definition of the terms \u201cchurch\u201d and \u201cstate\u201d is crucial. This essay will discuss the notion of \u201cstate\u201d in Yoder&#039;s thought. First, the concept of \u201cthe reign of Christ\u201d will be examined, as it is considered as the theological foundation of Yoder&#039;s church-state discourse. Second, the mandate of the state will be expounded. Finally, the functions and limits of the state will be analyzed.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Preliminary Exploration of the Concept of \u201cState\u201d in John Howard Yoder&#039;s Church-State Discourse Vincent CP LAU Constantinianism is one of the core concepts in John Howard Yoder&#039;s theology and it continues to be a controversial concept in academia. Yoder considers Constantine as the main architect of the age, but not its sole architect. Moreover, those theologians who adopt the concept of Constantinianism mainly regard it as a theological concept, not a concrete historical reality. It is a description of a period of time rather than a particular Roman emperor&#039;s merit. One of the major features of Constantinianism is so-called marriage of church and state. In order to have a better understanding of Yoder&#039;s concept of church-state, a clear definition of the terms \u201cchurch\u201d and \u201cstate\u201d is crucial. 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