111. N.T. Wright | The Point of Resurrection

In *Surprised by Hope*, N.T. Wright addresses the biblical question of what happens after we die, arguing that most Christians misunderstand the concept of heaven. Wright posits that instead of going to heaven, Christians will be resurrected, and heaven will come down to earth. He defends the bodily resurrection of Jesus and explains how this event is the prototype for the final resurrection. The book emphasizes the importance of this hope in informing current social action, evangelism, and spirituality, and it challenges a Platonized view of Christianity that undercuts the church's present mission. Wright argues that the church's mission is to build for the kingdom, living out the implications of Jesus’s resurrection in the present world.

N. T. Wright's "The Resurrection of the Son of God" is a comprehensive theological and historical study of the resurrection of Jesus. It delves into various interpretations and critiques of the event, examining the historical context and the significance of the resurrection for Christian faith. Wright meticulously analyzes biblical texts and scholarly perspectives, offering a robust defense of the resurrection's historicity. The book challenges traditional views and proposes a fresh understanding of the resurrection's implications for the present and future. It's a landmark work in New Testament scholarship, influencing discussions on the nature of faith and the historical Jesus.