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Description: Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright, James Langton The award-winning author and premier New Testament scholar tackles the idea of what happens after we die and shows how most Christians get it wrong and the difference it makes. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this groundbreaking book--available in paperback for the first time--renowned Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and bestselling author N. T. Wright argues that Christians have not distorted the Bibles message about heaven and what happens after we die.For years, Christians have been asking, "If you died tonight, do you know where you would go?" It turns out that many believers have been giving the wrong answer. It is not heaven.Wright outlines the present confusion about a Christians future hope and shows how it is deeply intertwined with how we live today. Wright asserts that Christianitys most distinctive idea is bodily resurrection, and provides a magisterial defense for a literal resurrection of Jesus. Wright then explores our expectation of "new heavens and a new earth," revealing what happens to the dead until then and what will happen with the "second coming" of Jesus. For many, including many Christians, it will come as a great surprise to learn that heaven comes to earth instead of us going to heaven.Wright convincingly argues that what we believe about life after death directly affects what we believe about life before death. For if God intends to renew the whole creation--and if this has already begun in Jesuss resurrection--the church cannot stop at "saving souls" but must anticipate the eventual renewal by working for Gods kingdom in the wider world, bringing healing and hope in the present life. Back Cover Christians Dont Go to Heaven Heaven Comes Here Author Biography N. T. Wright is the former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England and one of the worlds 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 ABC News, Dateline, The Colbert Report, and Fresh Air. Wright is the award-winning author of many books, including Paul: A Biography, Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, The Day the Revolution Began, Simply Jesus, After You Believe, and Scripture and the Authority of God. Review "This book is N.T. Wright at his finest." -- Rob Bell, author of Velvet ElvisHis conclusions are both simple and world-shaking -- Library JournalThis book will be widely read because it stirs together Scripture, tradition, art and world affairs with pleasing metaphors and public courage. -- The Dallas Morning News"Wrights unwavering faith in the resurrection is quite evident as he defends the Easter narratives on historical and theological grounds." -- America Magazine"N.T. Wright can write. . . when it comes to questions of Christs resurrection and what that means, no one is more persuasive. Wrights new book, Surprised by Hope, builds on C.S. Lewis succinct defense of the faith and takes it to a new level." -- World Magazine"In calling Christians to an epistemology of love and a re-emphasis of the Easter season, Wright knocked it out of the park." -- Beliefnet (A "Top Religious Book of the Year")A crystal-clear, powerful course-correction for all of us--Christian or otherwise. If you want to know what Easter is about, get yourself a copy of Surprised by Hope and hunker down for the read of a lifetime....literally. -- Phyllis Tickle, Beliefnet.com Review Quote "Wrights unwavering faith in the resurrection is quite evident as he defends the Easter narratives on historical and theological grounds." Description for Teachers/Educators If you died tonight, do you know where you would go? Most Christians would answer this question incorrectly. In Surprised by Hope, New Testament scholar N.T. Wright explains that nearly all Christians are wrong when it comes to life after death. Wright, author of the modern classic Simply Christian, explains that according to the Scriptures, all souls go to an interim afterlife to await resurrection upon the second coming of Christ. Wright argues that this makes a fundamental difference in how we should live our lives; we should not merely wait to go to heaven, but instead actively work towards creating a heaven on earth. This fascinating and informative book is perfect for anyone interested in the meaning of life - not only after death but, beforehand as well. N. T. Wright is Bishop of Durham for the Church of England. He is one of todays leading theologians and author of Jesus and the Victory of God. He has been featured on "ABC News," "Dateline," and "Fresh Air." He taught New Testament studies for twenty years at Cambridge, McGill and Oxford Universities. Among his many published works are Simply Christian, The Challenge of Jesus, The Meaning of Jesus (co-authored with Marcus Borg), and What Saint Paul Really Said. "N. T. "Tom" Wright is one of the most formidable figures in the world of Christian thought."- TIME Details ISBN0062089978 Author James Langton Short Title SURPRISED BY HOPE Language English ISBN-10 0062089978 ISBN-13 9780062089977 Media Book Format Paperback Pages 352 Residence ENK Subtitle Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2018-02-27 NZ Release Date 2018-02-27 US Release Date 2018-02-27 UK Release Date 2018-02-27 Narrator James Langton Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-02-27 DEWEY 236 Audience General Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Imprint US HarperOne Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:117757655;

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