Surprised by Scripture
N. T. Wright
HarperOne
<p>A thoughtful and provocative collection, in the vein of the intellectual spiritual classic The Weight of Glory, from N. T. Wright, the influential Bishop, Bible scholar, and bestselling author widely regarded as a modern C. S. Lewis.</p><p>An unusual combination of scholar, churchman, and leader, N. T. Wright&#8212;hailed by Newsweek as "the world's leading New Testament scholar"&#8212;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:</p> <li> Why it is possible to love the Bible and affirm evolution</li> <li> Why women should be allowed to be ordained</li> <li> Where Christians today have lost focus, and why it is...</li>