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Synopsis
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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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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Why the Bible is not as narrow as many think
In this collection of timely essays, bishop, Bible scholar, and bestselling author N. T. Wright deftly probes the cultural and religious mores of our day, exploring topics such as the ordination of women, the role Christians play in caring for the environment, the science-versus-scripture debates, and more, showing us a vibrant and restorative way to move forward.
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