[1] Wolfe argues for homogeneity by constructing a theological anthropology, positing that humans would have formed separate, culturally distinct communities, even if the fall of man had not occurred.

calls for revolutionary action to overthrow these institutions" in which, in Littlejohn's judgment, "Wolfe does not merely leave behind his earlier sober retrieval of historic Protestant political principles, but at certain points contradicts them.

"[5] Paul Matzko of Reason magazine called the book "segregationist", stating, "Wolfe's ethnicized vision of Christian nationalism is a reminder that, in a post-liberal vacuum, fearful American Christians have become easy targets for people whispering to take up the sword of the state and smite their foes.

"[3] James Clark of The North American Anglican wrote that "Wolfe's account of revolution could be stronger" but he has nevertheless "written something important here, something that deserves to be read and contemplated".

[4] Owen Strachan suggests that the New Testament is largely missing from "Wolfe's Thomistic project of political philosophy.