Name: Simply Christian
ISBN: 9780281064762

Nicholas Thomas Wright

Simply Christian is essential reading for anyone who wants to consider the real fundamentals of Christianity or is intrigued by its claims about the place of justice, beauty and love in our daily lives.

Simply Christian

N. T. Wright

Why do we expect justice? Why do we crave spirituality? Why are we attracted to beauty? Why are relationships often so painful? And how will the world be made right? These are not simply perennial questions all generations must struggle with, but, according to N. T. Wright, are the very echoes of a voice we dimly perceive but deeply long to hear. In fact, these questions take us to the heart of who God is and what He wants from us. For two thousand years, Christianity has claimed to solve these mysteries, and this renowned biblical scholar and Anglican bishop shows that it still can today. Not since C. S. Lewis's classic summary of the faith, Mere Christianity, has such a wise and thorough scholar taken the time to explain to anyone who wants to know what Christianity really is and how it is practiced. Wright makes the case for Christian faith from the ground up, assuming that the reader has no knowledge of (and perhaps even some aversion to) religion in general and Christianity in particular. Simply Christian walks the reader through the Christian faith step by step and question by question. With simple yet exciting and accessible prose, Wright challenges skeptics by offering explanations for even the toughest doubt-filled dilemmas, leaving believers with a reason for renewed faith. For anyone who wants to travel beyond the controversies that can obscure what the Christian faith really stands for, this simple book is the perfect vehicle for that journey.

Jonathan Tysick

This book lives up to all of the hype! It may very well be one of my favourite books. It has the ability to give you a paradigm shift about things you've never considered and about the things you thought were basic. Although fairly easy to read and short, Wright packs in A LOT of subjects about the Christian faith. He gives some amazing one-liners, metaphors and illustrations that will stick with you. I also loved his approach of weaving spirituality, relationships, beauty and justice throughout the book. His focus on heaven and earth becoming one again was a refreshing take on the good news! Obviously he couldn't deal with everything and his intended audience can be mysterious (skeptics, seekers, new Christians, long-time Christians?), but nonetheless this book is amazing. I would reccomend it to just about anyone.

Reinier Terblanche

Superb! As a good friend of mine said. This book gives a holistic picture of what it means to be Christian. Read it if you consider yourself a Christian!

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