The Day the Revolution Began: Reconsidering the Meaning of Jesus's CrucifixionThe renowned scholar, Anglican bishop, and bestselling author widely considered to be the heir to C. S. Lewis contemplates the central event at the heart of the Christian faith—Jesus’ crucifixion—arguing that the Protestant Reformation did not go far enough in transforming our understanding of its meaning. In The Day the Revolution Began, N. T. Wright once again challenges commonly held Christian beliefs as he did in his acclaimed Surprised by Hope. Demonstrating the rigorous intellect and breathtaking knowledge that have long defined his work, Wright argues that Jesus’ death on the cross was not only to absolve us of our sins; it was actually the beginning of a revolution commissioning the Christian faithful to a new vocation—a royal priesthood responsible for restoring and reconciling all of God’s creation. Wright argues that Jesus’ crucifixion must be understood within the much larger story of God’s purposes to bring heaven and earth together. The Day the Revolution Began offers a grand picture of Jesus’ sacrifice and its full significance for the Christian faith, inspiring believers with a renewed sense of mission, purpose, and hope, and reminding them of the crucial role the Christian faith must play in protecting and shaping the future of the world. |
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User Review - deusvitae - LibraryThingWright applies his take on the "new perspective" on Paul as it relates to understanding what Jesus is accomplishing with His death on the cross. This is a more "reactive" work from Wright than one ... Read full review
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User Review - pmackey - LibraryThingThe Day the Revolution Began: Reconsidering the Meaning of the Crucifixion is an invigorating exploration of the meaning of the death and resurrection of Jesus. Wright maintains that for far too long ... Read full review
Contents
The Cross in Its FirstCentury Setting | |
The Covenant of Vocation | |
In All the Scriptures | |
The Divine Presence and the Forgiveness of Sins | |
Suffering Redemption and Love | |
New Goal New Humanity | |
Jesuss Special Passover | |
Paul and the Cross | |
The Death of Jesus in Pauls Letter to the Romans | |
The Death of Jesus in Pauls Letter to the Romans | |
Passover People | |
The Powers and the Power of Love | |
Acknowledgments | |
Subject Index | |
About the Author | |
The Story of the Rescue | |
About the Publisher | |
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The Day the Revolution Began: Reconsidering the Meaning of Jesus's Crucifixion N. T. Wright No preview available - 2018 |
The Day the Revolution Began: Reconsidering the Meaning of Jesus's Crucifixion N. T. Wright No preview available - 2016 |
The Day the Revolution Began: Rethinking The Meaning Of Jesus' Crucifixion Tom Wright No preview available - 2016 |