Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., was named archbishop of Philadelphia in 2011 by Pope Benedict XVI. As a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation, he was the second Native American to be ordained a bishop in the United States and is the first Native American archbishop. Chaput is the author of two books-Living the Catholic Faith: Rediscovering the Basics and Render Unto Caesar: Serving the Nation by Living Our Catholic Beliefs in Political Life-as well as numerous articles and public talks.
"Erudite and eloquent...his book should be read by serious-minded
people of whatever religious, partisan or intellectual
inclination."--The Wall Street Journal "Strangers in a Strange Land
is a thought-provoking depiction of a complex contemporary scene.
As he fills in his canvas, the author cites a wide variety of
sources: magisterial documents and Church Fathers (especially
Augustine), historical figures, contemporary ethicists and social
scientists, and even poets. Yet throughout the book Chaput is much
more than a cultural commentator; he is a pastor instructing souls.
Although his message is challenging, the tone is always civil,
conversational rather than controversial, and never preachy. In a
non-academic way, with remarkable clarity and gentle wit, the
author offers remedial lessons in Catholic morality and social
doctrine for generations."--Catholic World Report
"Christians often disagree about how that hope shouldmanifest
itself in our public and cultural engagements. Chaput's book is
aserious and thoughtful contribution to that crucial
question....The argument of Strangers islevelheaded and
well-researched. The book itself is an inspiring act of
publicwitness by one of the American Church's most prominent
bishops. Crisplywritten, it is an accessible read in spite of the
author's learnedness." --PublicDiscourse "The intellectual scope of
Archbishop Chaput's book isimpressive..."Strangers in a Strange
Land" is a tour de force of scholarlythought on the development of
Western society....For those concerned about thepresent and future
of American society, "Strangers in a Strange Land" is amust-read
that will leave you thinking and praying long after you've
finishedit."--Denver Catholic
p_includ?Q2? n "Readers of faith will find much to contemplate in
Chaput's well-argued examples of the state of Christian influence
on American culture."--Publishers Weekly
"essential reading for all small-o orthodox Christians, not only
Catholics."--The American Conservative "Many people have recently
worked this same ground, but none more astutely and with such
breadth of cultural reference. Chaput brings together some of the
very best secular as well as religious thinking about our
situation...the Archbishop of Philadelphia has plenty to say. Read
him."
--TheCatholicThing.com
"[A]n invigorating new book"--Breitbart.com
"Chaput is an erudite writer, and his work includes a wide array of
quotations and allusions. His observations on Western culture are
keen, and while secular-minded readers will find plenty to argue
with, his writing will appeal to a wide Christian audience. An
optimistic account of the church's future in the midst of a secular
age."--Kirkus Reviews "Well documented, with citations to a wide
variety of sources in such areas as literature, philosophy,
theology and politics, this book will appeal to traditionally
oriented Catholics."--Library Journal "Archbishop Chaput is...an
engaged thinker and writer, with agift for bringing his learning
lightly to the page so that important andcomplicated topics are
made clear and accessible." --FirstThings.com "Archbishop Charles
J. Chaput assesses with histypical clarity the bewildering
situation for committed American Catholics...whatmakes Archbishop
Chaput's book unique is his approach as a pastor and teacherof the
Faith." --CatholicPhilly.com
"a very careful, thoughtful, sound analysis of the landscape of our
lives; it is much more than what is so frequently offered: highly
charged, angry speculation."--Sooner Catholic "This is an important
book about the most important questions - who are we as Christians,
and how do we live and love, work and create? How do we raise our
families, educate our children and carry out our Christian mission?
How do we serve God in this 'strange land' that now, too often,
sees the Church, her teachings and her institutions as an enemy? A
must-read for Catholics and anyone concerned for America's
future."--Most Reverend Jos� H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles
"At a time when many American Christians feel like 'strangers in a
strange land, ' one of the country's most courageous and respected
prelates has given us much needed words of wisdom for the
challenges ahead. This forward-looking guidebook should be on every
Catholic's bookshelf."--Mary Ann Glendon, Former U.S. Ambassador to
the Holy See and Learned Hand Professor of Law at Harvard
University "Clear-eyed, courageous, unsentimental and driven by
real hope, this prophetic book is not only for Catholics, but for
all believers who wonder how we're going to get through the
unprecedented challenges ahead." --Rod Dreher, author of The
Benedict Option and How Dante Can Save Your Life "Archbishop
Charles Chaput is the intellectual successor to Francis Cardinal
George within the college of American bishops, and his latest book
-- smart, incisive, crisply-written, witty, and inspiring -- shows
why. Chaput trenchantly explores what the Church must be and how it
must behave within the context of a post-Christian culture. Drawing
on figures as diverse as Tocqueville, Newman, Benedict XVI,
MacIntyre, and the ancient author of the Letter to Diognetus, he
argues, not that the Church should withdraw from the world, but
that it should function as light and leaven within the world. I
would warmly recommend this text to anyone interested in the play
between faith and culture." --Most Reverend Robert Barron, author
of Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of the Faith "Pivotal and
insightful, unsettling but hopeful, this book captures many of the
challenges of following Jesus Christ at a time when his way, truth
and life are obscured or deemed unattractive by modern forces. Like
a physician who understands not only the pandemic but its cure,
Chaput offers concrete ways Christians can heal and be healed by
loving Christ and being a witness of his love in a troubled world."
--Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight, Knights of Columbus and author
of A Civilization of Love "In a shrewd look at postmodern
confusions and obsessions, Chaput presents his readers with the
challenge of living in harmony with the whole symphony of the
Gospel's consequences. Echoing Paul's call to put on the whole
armor of God and Augustine's description of the ordering of loves
befitting the City of God, this book is a beckoning to paths of
righteousness by a shepherd who clearly loves those in his care."
--Ken Myers, producer and host, Mars Hill Audio Journal ". . . a
bracing reflection on what the future holds for Christians living
in a modern world increasingly cold to their beliefs. Studded with
observations from some of the most provocative thinkers of the past
century, Strangers in a Strange Land explores the complex
trajectory of American political and social thought. With 'going
along to get along' no longer an option, Chaput challenges us to
ask ourselves: Do we really believe in God or not? Are we really on
fire with a love for Jesus Christ or not? For the author, living
the truth with hope and joy is our one sure path forward." --Greg
Erlandson, editor in chief of Catholic News Service "Every believer
in a position of authority over other citizens needs to read
Strangers in a Strange Land, but so too does every Christian who is
wondering what is happening and, crucially, how they ought to live
in this new world . . . This is the real deal, the book you need
for 2017 and far beyond. There are many reasons why Archbishop
Chaput is beloved by Catholics of all political positions and
stations and why his intellectual leadership has been tasked again
by both Popes Benedict and Francis, and this book underscores why.
Read it. Buy it for your friends. Urge it on your small groups. It
is the book for this moment in America. "--Hugh Hewitt, author,
professor of law and radio host "For those looking for guidance on
how to quit whining and to live in the next America, Archbishop
Chaput nails it." --Alan E. Sears, President and General Counsel
for the Alliance Defending Freedom "Archbishop Chaput's compelling
book makes clear that the struggle for Church freedom is not just
about our legal rights, but is 'a much greater effort to defend the
truth of the human being, and to speak the truth about what our
present sexual and social revolution portends.' He offers both a
clear diagnosis of our country's challenges and a powerful
inspiration for Catholics to follow the path to the City of God."
--William Mumma, President of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty
"What do we do now? We're blessed to have Archbishop Chaput's
answer in this timely and essential book." --Gerard V. Bradley,
Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame
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