Evil and the Justice of God - by N T Wright (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>An exploration of all aspects of evil and how it presents itself in society today. Fully grounded in the story of the Old and New Testaments, this presentation is provocative and hopefulNa fascinating response to the fundamental question of evil and justice that faces believers.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><ul> <li>Merit Award, 2007 Christianity Today Theology/Ethics Book</li> </ul><p>With every earthquake and war, understanding the nature of evil and our response to it becomes more urgent. Evil is no longer the concern just of ministers and theologians but also of politicians and the media. We hear of child abuse, ethnic cleansing, AIDS, torture and terrorism, and rightfully we are shocked. But, N. T. Wright says, we should not be surprised. For too long we have naively believed in the modern idea of human progress. In contrast, postmodern thinkers have rightly argued that evil is real, powerful and important, but they give no real clue as to what we should do about it. In fact, evil is more serious than either our culture or our theology has supposed. How then might Jesus' death be the culmination of the Old Testament solution to evil but on a wider and deeper scale than most imagine? Can we possibly envision a world in which we are delivered from evil? How might we work toward such a future through prayer and justice in the present? These are the powerful and pressing themes that N. T. Wright addresses in this book that is at once timely and timeless.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>The shadow of N. T. Wright looms large over the evangelical horizon. Wright has established himself as the scholar/activist/teacher to a generation of evangelicals. With the publication of <em>Evil and the Justice of God, </em> Wright enters an arena largely occupied by philosophers, and his entrance is timely indeed. With the tragic events of recent years, there has been a renewed interest in the problem of evil, and while philosophical discussions of the problem are helpful, the desperate need has been for a distinctively biblical approach to the topic by someone apt for handling the subject. <em>Evil and the Justice of God</em> stands alone in satisfying this need. From now on, it should be the first work consulted by Christian philosophers and theologians working on the problem of evil, and pastors, laypeople and Christian workers should read and internalize the perspective of the book to insure a distinctively biblical approach in ministering to people in the face of evil.</p>--J. P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Talbot School of Theology, and coauthor (with Klaus Issler) of The Lost Virtue of Happiness (NavPress)<br><br><p>[A] book with countless brilliant things in it.</p>--The Christian Century, August 21, 2007<br><br><p>[A] very practical and thought-provoking composition that addresses the challenges and inherent connection between evil and the justice of God within both a postmodern Western context and a Judeo-Christian context.</p>--Fitzroy Willis in The Pneuma Review, Spring 2008<br><br><p>[A]n important and refreshing treatment of the problem of evil. . . . [A] gem for any pastor or theologically interested lay person.</p>--David Loy, Concordia Journal, July 2008<br><br><p>[D]eserves careful reading by all who are in any way seeking to understand the modern day challenges of evil. . . . I recommend this book. Its ultimate concern shines through to be pastoral and practical rather than merely satisfying philosophically.</p>--Rodney Stent, The Lamplighter, November 2008<br><br><p>[This book] is an excellent and readable work. The author does not pretend to answer all the philosophical questions that surround this issue, but he does offer some solid insights and encouragement.</p>--MN, Church Libraries, Spring 2007<br><br><p>As always, Wright's arguments are well-conceived and timely; this is a highly recommended read.</p>--Eric Hurtgen, RELEVANT, May/June 2007<br><br><p>Bishop Wright inspires us. . . . All Christians can benefit from this well-written book.</p>--George R. Carson for Religious Studies Review, April 2007<br><br><p>It is helpful to find an author who pushes readers toward a better understanding of evil instead of rushing to provide answers for why evil happens.</p>--Myka Kennedy Stephens, Congregational Libraries Today, May/June 2008<br><br><p>Like all . . . Wright's works that I have so far read, this one is quite lucid and enjoyable to read.</p>--Bryan, www.zealfortruth.org, January 8, 2008<br><br><p>More successfully than I have seen him do before, Wright shows how the kingdom of God is not just a matter of going to heaven when you die or of reordering present reality, but the establishment of a new people and a new creation to serve God and reign on earth.</p>--The Christian Century, August 21, 2007<br><br><p>N. T. Wright is one of the most influential thinkers in today's church, and his book helps us better understand why evil exists and points us to a day when it will be ultimately defeated. Wright's discussion of the power of the cross makes this excellent reading for pastors.</p>--PreachingNOW newsletter, January 29, 2008<br><br><p>The book is well written and easy to read. Wright's purpose is outlined from the beginning and is consistent throughout, providing a practical solution to the problem of evil. We are indebted to Wright for his contribution to this difficult subject of theodicy. An excellent tool for theologians and religion teachers as the book comes to grips with the reality of evil.</p>--Augustin Tchamba, Seminary Studies, Andrews University, Autumn 2008<br><br><p>The subject of evil itself is intriguing, and Bishop Wright keeps our eyes riveted on it. . . . This book's treasures are accessible to any serious reader. There is little in the way of scholarly or critical apparatus, jargon or references to obscure theologians to put one off. Quite the contrary, it reads like an informal speech, given by a knowledgeable individual speaking out of his hard won insights into a most vexing human and theological problem.</p>--Kenneth J. Zanca, Catholic Books Review, http: //catholicbooksreview.org/2007/wright.htm<br><br><p>The vivid reality of evil in our world pulls the questions of God's reality--and God's perplexing timing--to the fore. Wright, one of the Church's most penetrating contemporary theologians, places the age-old question of evil square in the new context of post-modernity, asserting that the cross and resurrection of Jesus have a decisive word to interject into our dark experiences.</p>--Relevant, November 2007<br><br><p>This short book is remarkable in its content. . . . It is an opportunity to sit at the feet of a real scholar as he deals with a topic complicated by various philosophies in order to find the truth. . . . This is a book of worth and wisdom that belongs in the church library.</p>--Betty Waller, The Lamplighter, May 2007<br><br><p>Well written and accessible.</p>--I. Birdwhistell, Georgetown College, CHOICE, May 2007<br><br><p>Wright effectively phrases the believer's questions about such issues and recalls the foundations of faith that sustain one in the midst of suffering and ambiguity.</p>--Donald Senior, www.bibletoday.com, May/June 2008<br><br><p>Wright should be commended for refocusing us on what we ought to do with evil, rather than discussing how it came to be. . . . His book can be profitable to pastors and theologians interested in reflecting on Biblically responsible ways to minister to an evil stricken and suffering world.</p>--Stephen Vantassel, Evangelical Review of Society and Politics, February 2007<br><br><p>Wright takes a complex subject and in his usual delightful way provides a readable, stimulating, and profound account. . . . It will help equip believers with a biblical worldview on a matter which directly concerns us all.</p>--Jeff Robertson for Stone-Campbell Journal, Fall 2007<br><br><p>Wright will get you thinking outside your theological comfort zone and may open up new vistas to how to understand <em>Evil and the Justice of God.</em></p>--The Daily Sentinel Religion, December 20, 2006<br><br><p>Wright, one of the foremost theologians of our age, is always accessible and informative but the timeliness of the topic and the insightful way in which he approaches it from a solid Biblical foundation without becoming pedantic gives hope for those of us who care about the hard questions in life.</p>--The Anglican Digest, Advent A.D. 2007<br>
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