Bibliograph

Surprised by scripture, engaging contemporary issues, N.T. Wright

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Surprised by scripture, engaging contemporary issues, N.T. Wright

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Surprised by scripture

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

859586289

Responsibility statement

N.T. Wright

Sub title

engaging contemporary issues

Summary

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

Table Of Contents

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

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