Renowned author and social critic Os Guinness joined the podcast to discuss his latest book The Magna Carta of Humanity: Sinai’s Revolutionary Faith and the Future of Freedom. Guinness argues that America is on its last leg as a republic and this book is his proposal for a path forward. He uses the Exodus narrative in the Pentateuch as a foundation for how Christianity provides a future for freedom. While the revolutions of men never end and are always totalitarian, a revolution from the Christian faith results in freedom and human flourishing.
Os Guinness is the author or editor of over thirty books including The Call, Fool’s Talk, and Carpe Diem Redeemed. As a social critic and Christian intellectual, he has traveled the world to give speeches on culture, freedom, and Christianity. Guinness was born to medical missionaries in China during World War II. He was educated in England and received his D.Phil. from Oxford University.
Show Notes
Americans face grave threats to their liberty today due to a revolution that started in the universities and media.
The Exodus narrative can be used as a charter for freedom. Guinness argues that it is a “once and forever” blueprint for human flourishing.
There is a great divide in how Americans understand history and freedom today.
Too many Americans are ignorant of our nation’s history and have been misinformed by radical groups.
The church has a crucial role to play in restoring the nation’s spiritual condition and saving the republic.
Despite the circumstances and challenges, Guinness leaves us with an inspiring word of hope.
Resources
Get Os Guinness’s latest book The Magna Carta of Humanity: Sinai’s Revolutionary Faith and the Future of Freedom. Choose a vendor below to order your copy:
Order from Amazon.
Order from IVP.
Order from Christian Book (cheapest price I’ve seen).
Order the audiobook from Audible (narrated by Os Guinness!).
You can find a lot more from Os at his website.
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