A review by swansa10
Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church by N.T. Wright

5.0

Incredible! Wright reorients our worldview back around the historical resurrection. Christ is literally the in breaking of a new world order. He is the first fruits of the marriage between the heavenly and earthly realms. The "transphysicality" of his resurrection body (moving through doors, etc) illustrates the linking between heaven and earth, which are more properly thought of as "dimensions" than fixed spacial locations. We, as Christians, have been indwelt by what is heavenly and empowered to help bring about the completion of this marriage, which will happen when the new heavens and earth are created. Wright seems to hit every aspect of Christian life in this book that is neglected by modern Christianity. It was a joy to read!