Christian culture wars, examining their roots in the New Testament and offering a path forward for contemporary Christians. Crossan highlights how the debate over the relationship between Christianity and government, a divisive issue in America for decades, has its origins in the earliest Christian texts. He points out a tension between two perspectives: one favoring Rome in texts like Luke-Acts and another condemning Rome as the embodiment of evil in the book of Revelation. However, Crossan suggests that there is a middle ground, drawing inspiration from the historical Jesus and the teachings of Paul, who were critical of Rome without demonizing it. Crossan believes that this historical perspective can provide a valuable model for modern Christians to navigate the current societal divisions and polarization.