{"product_id":"surprised-by-scripture-engaging-contemporary-issues-isbn-9780062230539","title":"Surprised by Scripture: Engaging Contemporary Issues","description":"\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful and provocative collection, in the vein of the intellectual spiritual classic \u003cem\u003eThe Weight of Glory\u003c\/em\u003e, from N. T. Wright, the influential Bishop, Bible scholar, and bestselling author widely regarded as a modern C. S. Lewis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn unusual combination of scholar, churchman, and leader, N. T. Wright—hailed by \u003cem\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/em\u003e as “the world’s leading New Testament scholar”—is not only incredibly insightful, but conveys his knowledge in terms that excite and inspire Christian leaders worldwide, allowing them to see the Bible from a fresh viewpoint. In this challenging and stimulating collection of popular essays, sermons, and talks, Wright provide a series of case studies which explore how the Bible can be applied to some of the most pressing contemporary issues facing us, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e  Why it is possible to love the Bible and affirm evolution\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  Why women should be allowed to be ordained\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  Where Christians today have lost focus, and why it is important for them to engage in politics—and why that involvement benefits everyone\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  Why the Christian belief in heaven means we should be at the forefront of the environmental movement\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e  And much more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelpful, practical, and wise, \u003cem\u003eSurprised by Scripture\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers to examine their own hearts and minds and presents new models for understanding how to affirm the Bible in today’s world—as well as new ideas and renewed energy for deepening our faith and engaging with the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eBishop, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWright fearlessly wades through the difficult issues facing us. 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. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“N.T. Wright is the most prolific biblical scholar in a generation. Some say he is the most important apologist since C. S. Lewis. . . . Perhaps the most significant praise of all: When Wright speaks, preaches, or writes, folks say they see Jesus, and lives are transformed.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Pithy prose and compassionate and serious biblical interpretation. . . . To reveal some of Wright’s conclusions would be like leaking cinematic spoilers; such is the inventive and surprising way that Wright brings the Bible to bear on current, and vexatious, affairs.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Reading anew for new times and exploring how the Bible might illuminate issues of contemporary concern is at the heart of  N.T. Wright’s \u003ci\u003eSurprised by Scripture.\u003c\/i\u003e” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for N. T. Wright and \u003ci\u003eSurprised by Scripture\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e  “N.T. Wright is the most prolific biblical scholar in a generation. Some say he is the most important apologist since C. S. Lewis. . . . Perhaps the most significant praise of all: When Wright speaks, preaches, or writes, folks say they see Jesus, and lives are transformed.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888705695973,"sku":"NP9780062230539","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062230539.jpg?v=1730229665","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/surprised-by-scripture-engaging-contemporary-issues-isbn-9780062230539","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}