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 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.