The Day the Revolution Began: Reconsidering the Meaning of Jesus's Crucifixion [9780062334398]

Overview

The 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 this work of New Testament theology.

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 the Christian 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.

This fresh understanding of atonement theology reframes the core of Christian belief and mission.

• The Kingdom of God: Explore why Jesus’ death was not just about absolving sin, but was the revolutionary event that commissioned the faithful to restore and reconcile all of God’s creation.
• The Meaning of the Cross: Challenge the common belief that the Protestant Reformation went far enough, and discover the full significance of Jesus’ sacrifice for the Christian faith.
• A Royal Priesthood: Learn how the crucifixion commissions believers to a new vocation with a renewed sense of purpose and hope for shaping the future of the world.
• New Creation: Understand Jesus’ death within the grand story of God’s ultimate plan to bring heaven and earth together, offering a grand picture of the Christian mission.