Day the Revolution Began

<p>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.</p><p>In <em>The Day the Revolution Began</em> N. T. Wright once again challenges commonly held Christian beliefs as he did in his acclaimed <em>Surprised by Hope</em>. 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. </p><p>Wright argues that Jesus' crucifixion must be understood within the much larger story of God's purposes to bring heaven and earth together. <em>The Day the Revolution Began</em> 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.</p>