Thomas Söding: Gottesreich und Menschenmacht. Politische Ethik des Neuen Testaments, Freiburg: Herder 2024, 640 S., ISBN 978-3-451-39870-4, € 54,–.

Key Points

• The article analyzes the political ethics presented in the New Testament, focusing on the relationship between divine sovereignty and human authority.
• Literature review of Thomas Söding's work
• Thematic analysis of the New Testament texts
• Contextual examination of political implications
• Highlights the tension between divine and human authority in the New Testament
• Identifies key moral principles that guide political ethics
• Suggests relevance of insights for contemporary debates in theology