Will capitalism bring about the end of the world or is a different future possible? In this book, Daniel P. Rhodes diagnoses the dystopic reign of capital in the contemporary world. He shows how it captures politics and history while colonizing the state and its subjects under its dominion, for the purpose of constructing a (dis)order that achieves extravagant wealth for a few at the top by enabling exploitation of and extraction from an expanding lower class. Surveying Marxist and theological utopian alternatives, Rhodes then recovers an apocalyptic, theological politics drawn from the person and work of Jesus Christ and argues for an ecclesial vision of social renewal. The Church, by acting in a way that reflects Christ's fundamental humanity, can be a site and source of radical solidarity, material and spiritual forgiveness, justice-infused deliberation, and creative peace-making. It can also offer a powerful foretaste of an alternative future that, eschatologically, will last.

‘Countering capitalism's post-political ‘dystopia' with a revolutionized politics by way of apocalyptic theology, Daniel P. Rhodes infuses new life into discussions of neoliberalism, Marxism, liberation, apocalyptic theology, and more. The sources he brings together are unusual, surprising, and compelling. Take and read. You will not be disappointed.'

D. Stephen Long - Cary M. Maguire University Professor of Ethics, Southern Methodist University

‘The dystopian landscapes that capitalism renders all too real in our world today leave many entirely alienated, ensconced in an unending nightmare. Rather than shy away from revolutionary upheaval, Rhodes re-presents theological resources of the apocalyptic in order to challenge and invert our dominant economic order. Drawing from Marxist and political theological legacies, he goes beyond utopian dreams and formulates an apocalyptic theopolitics with practical, real-world solutions for the social cohesion and economic solidarity we so desperately need.'

Colby Dickinson - Loyola University Chicago

‘More materially grounded approaches to Christian ethics are vital at a time when Christianity seems to be stuck pursuing some fool's paradise, often on opposite ends of the spectrum. This book's search for solidarities contributes to reorienting not merely a field of study but also church and world.'

Joerg Rieger - Vanderbilt University

‘This book is a timely provocation. Dan Rhodes argues that his vision for an apocalyptic theopolitics is better equipped than both dystopian or utopian alternatives to counter the destructive forces of capitalism. Envisioning Christian church as the subject of change, the book deserves, and requires a new discussion within Christian Ethics.'

Hille Haker - Loyola University Chicago

‘Daniel Rhodes offers an apt diagnosis and prescription for our turbulent political moment, weaving together both secular and theological resources. He passionately advocates for peace-making that starts from the grassroots, offering Christian warrants for solidarity that advances social and economic justice.'

Vincent Lloyd - Villanova University

‘Rhodes's argument is so clear that it starts to feel like common sense. But this remarkable book is anything but common. It combines close readings of theorists and theologians with a searing critique of capitalism on the way to an apocalyptic counter-politics that is both visionary and practical. This is a book we need very much.'

Ted A. Smith - Emory University

‘This exciting and timely book contains a brilliant diagnosis of our present condition, where governments try to protect corporations from democracy. Rejecting fatalism and escapism, Rhodes offers a thoroughly theological response, and incarnates that theology with experiments in cooperation and peacemaking, based in part on his own experience of congregation-based organizing. This is a hopeful book, based on the conviction that Christ continues to confront the powers and principalities of our time.'

William T. Cavanaugh - DePaul University

‘Propulsively combining neo-Nietzschean thought, democratic socialist theory, practiced community organizing and orthodox Christian theology toward a pregnant politics of church, this book opens new paths in part by blowing up old ones, and in part by pushing old paths in bold new ways. To say that no one is doing this kind of work is also to say never has it been more needed.'

Jonathan Tran - Duke University