Strange New World Study Guide

The Study Companion to Carl Trueman's Strange New World Explores Modern Identity Politics from a Biblical Perspective

In his book Strange New World, Carl R. Trueman reviews the history of Western thought―including the Romantics, Nietzsche, Marx, and the New Left―showing how the world arrived at this current era of “expressive individualism.”

In the Strange New World Study Guide, Trueman walks through each of the book’s 9 chapters, summarizing key points, posing thought-provoking questions, and providing Bible verses for further reading. Focusing specifically on Strange New World’s theological themes, this guide helps individuals and groups study the biblical ideas Trueman presents.

• Helpful Biblical Analysis of Cultural Issues: Examines how technology, pornography, and other influences shaped current identity politics, and discusses the implications of these ideas on religion, free speech, and personal identity
• Interactive: Includes questions and Bible verses for guided study and discussion
• Accessible Resource for Churches: Helps pastors and laypeople share the book’s theological points 
• Part of the Strange New World Product Suite: Can be used in conjunction with the Strange New World book and the Strange New World Video Lectures

Carl R. Trueman (PhD, University of Aberdeen) is professor of biblical and religious studies at Grove City College. He is a contributing editor at First Things, an esteemed church historian, and a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. Trueman has authored or edited more than a dozen books, including Strange New World; The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self; and Histories and Fallacies. He is a member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church.