The Last Word: Scripture and the Authority of God--Getting Beyond the Bible Wars (Paperback)

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"N. T. Wright opens for us a path beyond of the paralyzing polarization of "liberal" and "conservative." (Brian McLaren, author of A New Kind of Christian )

"This wide-ranging whirlwind-tour account of Scripture channeling God's authority.is masterly throughout." (J. I Packer, Professor of Theology, Regent College )

"Wright offers sensible insights on the transforming power of God, very necessary in these times of skepticism and confusion." (Publishers Weekly )

"[P]robing, provocative, insightful.This is a book of uncommon wisdom for all who read and love the Bible." (Timothy George, Dean of Beeson Divinity School of Samford University and Executive Editor of Christianity Today )

"A sane and helpful study of what it means to treat the Bible as the authoritative Word of God." (Ben Witherington, author of The Brother of Jesus )

"Written by one of the leading Christian thinkers in the world today, a refreshing and accessible resource .." (John R. Franke, Professor of Theology, Biblical Theological Seminary )

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Can We Still Trust the Bible to Lead the Church?

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: HarperOne (October 31, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060872616
• ISBN-13: 978-0060872618
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #208,704 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A way out - a priest's review, November 1, 2007

By	David Adams - See all my reviews

Both in scholarship and general life styles, liberals and conservatives are locked in hopeless battle. "You don't care about people!" vs "You ignore God's word!" is common rhetoric throughout the declining churches of North Amercia. Bishop Wright offers a new way of stepping beyond these unity destroying, fruitless debates about the Bible, a way of hope and new life.

Bishop Wright takes a fresh look at the Bible and its purposes. In doing so he offers a new way to work together to fulfill God's purposes that goes beyond both entrenched positions. His way of doing so offers hope for all, liberal and conservative. He challenges us all to fulfill God's purposes in creating the Bible.

While it is a stand alone book, this book is best read in combination with Wright's *Simply Christian*. New hope and new life are there in abundance in both books, a way out of the trap of liberal vs conservative dogmatized thinking.

Yes, as another reviewer commented, this book is meat instead of milk. It is meat tenderized for a toddler, when compared with the meat offered in scholarly theological books. This book is for anyone and everyone who wants hope and new life.

One reader at a time, we can change the world around us for the better. That, in the end, is what we are commanded to do. This book offers us a new way to do so.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wright On Target, January 3, 2007

By	E. Nielsen (Eau Claire WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

N. T. Wright always has a lot to say, and much we should hear. While some of his works get quite lengthy and detailed, this little book is a gem, getting right to the point, and challenging all Christians to reclaim a positive understanding of Biblical Authority. If all believers could claim such a perspective, we would have much less dis-unity in the body of Christ. A must read for anyone who takes the Bible seriously, and hopes everyone else will, too.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars N.T. Wright Scores Again!, May 8, 2008

By	Robert C. Johnson (Hendersonville, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For anyone unfamiliar with N.T. Wright, this would be a great introduction to the thoughts of perhaps the premier theologian of our time. While an Anglican bishop, his theology as personified in this little volume is Biblically based 100%, with just enough insight to irritate both wild eyed liberals and equally wild eyed conservatives. The best of theologians