Exile and Empire: Faithful Living in the Economic System (2026)
Langham Global Library
The global economic system is a contemporary form of empire with profound influence on people’s lives. Exile and Empire explores how Christian faith can be lived authentically within this context, drawing on biblical narratives of empire, missiological reflection, and cultural analysis. Avoiding both nostalgia and despair, the book invites readers to imagine faithful discipleship within — not apart from — the economic forces shaping modern life.
“A thoughtful, honest and quietly challenging read.”
Ciprian Gheorghe‑Luca, PhD
“McDowell opens up fresh, hopeful possibilities for faithful Christian living within this imperial context.”
Gladys Ganiel, PhD
“A balanced blend of theological reflection and practical guidance for navigating the global neoliberal empire.”
Angukali Rotokha, PhD
At Home in Exile (2012)
Contemporary Christianity
A short, reflective exploration of Christian identity, mission and cultural engagement, written for Contemporary Christianity. This earlier work introduces themes that continue to shape Peter’s writing today.
McDowell, P. (2006) ‘Early Church History in Nepal’, Dharma Deepika: A South Asian Journal of Missiological Research, 10(24), 69–76.
McDowell, P. (2020) ‘The Irish Churches Peace Project: A Catalyst for Peace’, Irish Theological Quarterly, 86(1).
McDowell, P. (2023) ‘Book Review: Migration and the Making of Global Christianity by Jehu J. Hanciles’, Studies in Christian Ethics, 36(2), 413–7.
McDowell, P. (2025) ‘Book Review: The Bible in the Age of Empire: A Cultural History, by Scott McLaren (ed.)’, Evangelical Quarterly: An International Review of Bible and Theology, 270–2.
Brady, N., McDowell, P. and Treanor, N. (2018) Brexit and the Irish Churches – Pastoral Dimensions. Belfast: Irish Council of Churches and Inter-Church Meeting. Available at: https://www.irishchurches.org/assets/files/resources/download/Brexit-Report-copy.pdf (Accessed: 27 July 2026).
This report explores how Brexit has reshaped identity, relationships, and cross‑border cooperation across Ireland, highlighting the churches’ role in supporting reconciliation and public dialogue. It offers a clear, research‑informed framework for understanding the social and political challenges facing communities in the post‑Brexit era.
McDowell, P. (2015) Church, Identity and Nation. Churches Together in Britain and Ireland.
This report outlines a two‑year CTBI project helping churches engage with debates on identity and nation. Through grass‑roots dialogues, denominational input and theological reflection, it aims to counter attitudes “informed more by the tabloid press than by Scripture” and develop a shared, faithful, whole‑Church response to societal change.
McDowell, P. (2022) ‘Philemon: When values clash with the system’, Contemporary Christianity, 28 October. Available at: https://contemporarychristianity.net/philemon-when-values-clash-with-the-system/ (Accessed: 29 July 2026).
McDowell, P. (2022) ‘Joseph: Hero, or Architect of a System?’, Contemporary Christianity, 2 September. Available at: https://contemporarychristianity.net/joseph-hero-or-architect-of-a-system/ (29 July 2026).
McDowell, P. (2018) ‘Living the Questions: Who is it that you seek?’, Caim, (79), 2–3.
McDowell, P. (2018) ‘Living the Questions: How Then Shall We Live?’, Caim, (80), 6–7.
McDowell, P. (2018) ‘Living the Questions: How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land’, Caim, (81), 6–7.
McDowell, P. (2015) ‘Does reconciliation require joint worship?’, Contemporary Christianity, 12 March. Available at: http://www.contemporarychristianity.net/website/does-reconciliation-require-joint-worship/#more-1858 (Accessed: 29 July 2026).