Descripción
What the Bible's Worst Rulers Can Teach You About Leading Well
Tyrants show up everywhere. In the workplace. In the pulpit. At home. And if we're honest, in our own hearts. In a culture that rewards charisma and results over character, how can Christians lead with honesty, humility, and virtue?
How (Not) to Be a Tyrant turns to ten of the Bible's most infamous rulers for guidance--showing us what not to do. From Pharaoh's greed to Pilate's cowardice, each chapter contrasts a scriptural example of destructive power with Jesus's radically different way of leading with integrity, mercy, and sacrificial love. This book will help you
● identify and eliminate unhealthy habits,
● apply Scripture to your everyday life, and
● develop Jesus's leadership qualities.
Short and practical, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to exert positive influence at work, at home, and in the world.
Author: Joshua W. Jipp
Publisher: Brazos Press
Published: 10/13/2026
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN13: 9781587437205
ISBN10: 1587437201
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Living | Values & Virtues
- Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation | New Testament
Tyrants show up everywhere. In the workplace. In the pulpit. At home. And if we're honest, in our own hearts. In a culture that rewards charisma and results over character, how can Christians lead with honesty, humility, and virtue?
How (Not) to Be a Tyrant turns to ten of the Bible's most infamous rulers for guidance--showing us what not to do. From Pharaoh's greed to Pilate's cowardice, each chapter contrasts a scriptural example of destructive power with Jesus's radically different way of leading with integrity, mercy, and sacrificial love. This book will help you
● identify and eliminate unhealthy habits,
● apply Scripture to your everyday life, and
● develop Jesus's leadership qualities.
Short and practical, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to exert positive influence at work, at home, and in the world.
Author: Joshua W. Jipp
Publisher: Brazos Press
Published: 10/13/2026
Pages: 144
Binding Type: Paperback
ISBN13: 9781587437205
ISBN10: 1587437201
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Living | Values & Virtues
- Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation | New Testament
About the Author
Joshua W. Jipp (PhD, Emory University) is associate professor of New Testament at the University of Notre Dame. He is the author of several books, including Reading the Gospels as Christian Scripture, Pauline Theology as a Way of Life, Saved by Faith and Hospitality, and The Messianic Theology of the New Testament. Jipp also serves as coeditor for the Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament. He lives in Chicago, Illinois.