Jaques Ellul (1912-1994) was a French Reformed lay theologian and social critic of considerable significance. This book provides 'the best introduction to Ellul's thought currently available' (Alister McGrath) and the only book on Ellul's work as a whole.

Within the context of a detailed biography, it offers an interpretation of Ellul's theological ethics and his sociological analysis of the crisis in modern culture. This is followed by detailed case studies of his writings on violence, law, the state and politics. Ellul's thinking on Christian social ethics is as relevant now as when he originally wrote it making this book of considerable interest to Christian ethicists.