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.
Industry Reviews
"A thought-provoking book...both simple and world-shaking. Highly recommended."--Library Journal (Starred Review)
"From the day Christ was crucified his followers have sought to understand the meaning of the cross. Wright has written one of the most important books on this subject ever written. Something deeper, more revolutionary, happened on the cross. This book will help you discover the meaning of the cross."--Adam Hamilton, author of Making Sense of the Bible
"In his new book, Wright explains that Jesus' death does more than just get us into heaven."--Christianity Today
"Many have wondered where N.T. Wright stood in the atonement debate. He applies his story of Israel and the church to the cross, setting it into a historical and narrative matrix that sheds light on the heart of the gospel that comes from the heart of God's love."--Scot McKnight, author of The King Jesus Gospel
"N. T. Wright's The Challenge of Jesus revolutionized my theology. As I read The Day the Revolution Began, I kept thinking that it will similarly revolutionize the understanding of a new generation of readers. It is lucid, engaging, thorough, compelling, and profoundly important."--Brian D. McLaren, author of We Make the Road By Walking
"Offers a comprehensive interpretation of Jesus's sacrifice and its significance for the Christian Faith"--Publishers Weekly
"Relevant Recommends: Wright invites us to explore the crucifixion within the broader story of what God is doing in creation"--Relevant
"The question 'Why did Jesus have to die?' has haunted the human race for two thousand years. Wright locates the crucifixion in the sweep of Israel's story (and ours) with power, depth, and freshness of thought."--John Ortberg, senior pastor of Menlo Church and author of All The Places To Go
"With this work, N.T. Wright topples the simplistic, personalized view of the cross and the bloodthirsty God that once wrecked my own faith. Instead, we find the cross illuminated by a God that invites us to bring goodness into this world instead of trying to escape it."--Mike McHargue, author of Finding God in the Waves and host of The Liturgists Podcast and Ask Science Mike
"Wonderfully rich and provocative . . . this book could be entitled Your Cross Is Too Small. Our individualistic views of the atonement and, for that matter, the gospel, don't begin to do justice to the full implications of the New Testament understanding of the implications of Jesus's death and resurrection."--The Covenant Companion
"Wright's bracing and thought-provoking exegesis should inform and encourage everyone concerned with Christianity's continuing vitality."--Booklist (Starred Review)
"Wright's unwavering faith in the resurrection is quite evident as he defends the Easter narratives on historical and theological grounds."--America Magazine
