The Year 2000 John R.W. Stott 1983 InterVarsity PB Futurism Essays

A fascinating snapshot of how the future once looked. The Year 2000 (1983), edited by influential theologian John R. W. Stott, gathers a series of essays exploring the major global concerns facing humanity as the millennium approached - nuclear tension, human rights, environmental strain, and the growing role of technology. The striking cover illustration by Jerry Tiritilli features a geometric 'future corridor' framing a surreal cityscape - an iconic piece of 1980s retro-futurist design that captures the era’s blend of optimism and anxiety about the coming millennium. It's as much a visual time capsule as it is an intellectual one. Originally presented as London Lectures in Contemporary Christianity, the book offers a unique intersection of faith, sociology, and Cold War-era forecasting, making it appealing to collectors, designers, and readers interested in how past generations imagined our present. Clean, tight, and well-preserved. Pages are crisp and unmarked. Minimal shelf wear to covers; no spine creasing. First U.S. edition, first printing (full number line present.) John R. W. Stott (1921-2011) was a leading figure in 20th-century evangelical Christianity, known for his intellectual rigor and global influence. As rector of All Souls Church in London and a prolific author, Stott helped shape modern Christian thought, particularly in areas of social responsibility and engagement with contemporary culture.…