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The economy: how we steward the world together -- Justice and mercy: key scriptural teachings for economic arrangements -- The ancient crisis: from natural to supernatural economics -- The medieval crisis: from conventional to reforming economics -- The modern crisis: from static to dynamic economics -- Economic idols and economic wisdom: from ideological captivity to theological transformation -- Questions for reflection -- Glossary -- Resources for further reading.

This title introduces students to the life, work and ideas of one of the most important thinkers of the Modern period. John Locke is widely regarded as one of the foundational thinkers of modern western society. His contributions to a huge range of philosophical debates are as important and influential now as they were in the seventeenth century. Covering all the key concepts of his work, "Starting with Locke" provides an accessible introduction to the ideas of this hugely significant thinker. Clearly structured according to Locke's central ideas, this book leads the reader through a

Welcome back to Babylon : how persecution permanently shaped Christian political ideas -- The wisdom of the gods : theology encounters philosophy -- Cities of God and man : Augustine formalizes the idea of dual citizenship -- Natural law : the medieval church develops the most important political idea in history -- Regio versus religio : the Reformation and the nation-state -- On the road to Jerusalem : the emergence of religious freedom -- An appeal to heaven : revolution and liberal democracy -- The fiery trial : Christian responses to totalitarianism

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgments; List of Abbreviations; John Locke's Politics of Moral Consensus; 1 "Reason Teaches All Mankind, Who Will But Consult It"; 2 "Sit Down in Quiet Ignorance"; 3 "The Candle of the Lord"; 4 "The Only Foundation of Faith"; 5 "The Only True Touchstone of Moral Rectitude"; 6 " 'Tis Reasonable to Think the Cause Is Natural"; 7 "The Servants of One Sovereign Master"; 8 "The Opinion of This or That Philosopher Was of No Authority"; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

In the USA, states are increasingly adopting school choice policies, and a large body of empirical research using especially high‐quality methods has studied their effects. It consistently finds that school choice improves academic outcomes for those who use it, improves outcomes at nearby government schools, and has other positive effects.