{"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\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e N. T. Wright\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e HarperOne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/09\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.4lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780062230546","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44147185254445,"sku":"9780062230546","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_a24ea7b2-3827-4977-bec4-2a083ca49672.jpg?v=1757182460","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/surprised-by-scripture-engaging-contemporary-issues-9780062230546","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}