{"product_id":"surprised-by-scripture-engaging-contemporary-issues-9780062230546","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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWright, N. T.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eN. T. Wright is the former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England and one of the world's leading Bible scholars. He serves as the chair of New Testament and Early Christianity at the School of Divinity at the University of St. Andrews as well as Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University. He has been featured on \u003cem\u003eABC News\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDateline\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Colbert Report\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eFresh Air\u003c\/em\u003e. Wright is the award-winning author of many books, including \u003cem\u003ePaul: A Biography\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSimply Christian\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSurprised by Hope\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Day the Revolution Began\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eSimply Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAfter You Believe\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eScripture and the Authority of God\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperOne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50725259313426,"sku":"9780062230546","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_11a4b13f-3a45-4e2f-95e3-1aa5c6f811a1.jpg?v=1734822617","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/surprised-by-scripture-engaging-contemporary-issues-9780062230546","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}