Surprised by Scripture: Engaging Contemporary Issues

Name: Surprised by Scripture: Engaging Contemporary Issues
Rating: 4.666666507720947 (6 reviews)

N. T. Wright

Jun 2014 · Sold by Harper Collins

6 reviews

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Bishop, Bible scholar, and bestselling author N. T. Wright deftly probes the cultural and religious mores of our day and provides a series of case studies on how to apply the Bible to the pressing issues of today.

Among the topics Wright addresses are:

The intersection of religion and science
Why women should be allowed to be ordained
What we get wrong and how we can do better when Christians engage in politics
Why the Christian belief in heaven means we should be at the forefront of the environmental movement
And many more

Wright fearlessly wades through the difficult issues facing us while showing us a vibrant and restorative way to move forward. Readers will find new models for understanding how to affirm the Bible in today's world as well as encouragement and renewed energy for deepening our faith and engaging with the culture around us.

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6 reviews

Joshua Johnson

May 11, 2019

I know the stories and I've read the Bible. But this book is a guide through God's Word to the simple message of freedom in Christ. It's a torch to follow through this clouded political climate to the heart of God that is just waiting for us to truly reflect His love for the people around us.

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Annelise Hellberg

June 28, 2017

Very accessible, I too was surprised by scripture reading this book and with a new fervour do my task in this world. My mission on earth to represent the resurrected Jesus.

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About the author

N. T. Wright is the former bishop of Durham and senior research fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University. He is one of the world's leading New Testament scholars and the award-winning author of many books, including After You Believe, Surprised by Hope, Simply Christian, Interpreting Paul, and The New Testament in Its World, as well as the Christian Origins and the Question of God series.

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