Ebook: Surprised by Scripture: Engaging With Contemporary Issues

In this challenging collection of his best recent sermons and speeches, Tom Wright provides a series of case studies that show how the Bible can be applied to pressing contemporary issues, including: • How it is possible to love the Bible and affirm evolution • Why belief in heaven means we should be at the forefront of the environmental movement • Where Christians today have lost focus, and why it is important for them to engage in politics Helpful, practical, and wise, Surprised by Scripture demonstrates how to affirm the Bible in today's world—as well as mapping out new ways of apply.;Cover; Title page; Imprint; Dedication; Contents; Preface; 1. Healing the Divide Between Science and Religion; 2. Do We Need a Historical Adam?; 3. Can a Scientist Believe in the Resurrection?; 4. The Biblical Case for Ordaining Women; 5. Jesus Is Coming -- Plant a Tree!; 6. 9/11, Tsunamis, and the New Problem of Evil; 7. How the Bible Reads the Modern World; 8. Idolatry 2.0; 9. Our Politics Are Too Small; 10. How to Engage Tomorrow's World; 11. Apocalypse and the Beauty of God; 12. Becoming People of Hope; Acknowledgements; Scripture search items.