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Wright, N. T.

Surprised by scripture : engaging contemporary issues / N.T. Wright. - FIRST edition. - New York : HarperOne, [2014] - xi, 223 pages ; 24 cm

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Healing the divide between science and religion -- Do we need a historical Adam? -- Can a scientist believe in the Resurrection? -- The biblical case for ordaining women -- Jesus is coming-- plant a tree! -- 9/11, tsunamis, and the new problem of evil -- How the Bible reads the modern world -- Idolatry 2.0 -- Our politics are too small -- How to engage tomorrow's world -- Apocalypse and the beauty of God -- Becoming people of hope.

Bishop, Bible scholar, and bestselling author N.T. Wright here 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.

ISBN: 9780062230539 0062230530 9780062230546 0062230549 0062230557 9780062230553

Source: Harpercollins, 53 Glenmaura National Blvd Ste 300, Moosaic, PA, USA, 18507-2132 SAN 200-2086

LCCN: 2013051295

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Christianity and culture.
Theology.

Index Terms--Genre/Form:
Criticism, interpretation, etc.

LC Class. No.: BR115.C8 / W755 2014

Dewey Class. No.: 261