Award-winning author and premier theologian N. T. Wright tackles the biblical question of what happens after we die and shows how most Christians get it wrong--a difference that makes all the difference to the lives we live here on Earth. Following his resonant exploration of a life of faith in "Simply Christian," the award-winning author whom "Newsweek "calls "the world's leading New Testament scholar" takes on one of life's most controversial topics, a matter of life, death, spirituality, and survival for everyone living in the world today.

If you refuse to believe me, I will no longer consider you my son... Daniel believed that his parents were enjoying a peaceful retirement on a remote farm in Sweden, the country of his mother's birth. But with a single phone call, everything changes. Your mother... she's not well, his father tells him. She's been imagining things - terrible, terrible things.In fact, she has been committed to a mental hospital. Before Daniel can board a plane to Sweden, his mother calls: Everything that man has told you is a lie. I'm not mad... I need the police... Meet me at Heathrow. Daniel is immediately caught between his parents - whom to believe, whom to trust? He becomes his mother's unwilling judge and jury. Presented with a horrific crime, a conspiracy that implicates his own father, Daniel must examine the evidence and decide for himself: who is telling the truth? And he has secrets of his own that for too long he has kept hidden...

For a decade Darrow led a revolution against the corrupt colour-coded Society. Now, outlawed by the Republic he founded, he wages war on Mercury. But as he leaves death and destruction in his wake, is he still a hero? Or will another legend rise? Lysander au Lune has returned. He must overcome or unite the treacherous Gold families of the Core and face down Darrow. But theirs are not the only fates hanging in the balance. On Luna, Mustang, Sovereign of the Republic, campaigns to unite the Republic. Beset by enemies, can she outwit her opponents? Once a Red refugee, Lyria now stands accused of treason, and her only hope is escape. Abducted by a new threat to the Republic, Pax and Electra must trust in a thief for salvation - and Ephraim must look to them for his chance at redemption. The thrilling sequel to Iron Gold.

A thoughtful and provocative collection in the vein of the intellectual spiritual classic "The Weight of Glory" from N. T. Wright, the influential Bishop, Bible scholar, and bestselling author widely regarded as a modern C. S. Lewis

An unusual combination of scholar, churchman, and leader, N. T. Wright hailed by "Newsweek" as the world s leading New Testament scholar is not only incredibly insightful but conveys his knowledge in terms that excite and inspire Christian leaders worldwide, allowing them to see the Bible from a fresh viewpoint. In this challenging and stimulating collection of popular essays, sermons, and talks, Wright provides a series of case studies which explore how the Bible can be applied to some of the most pressing contemporary issues facing us, including: Why it is possible to love the Bible and affirm evolution Why women should be allowed to be ordained Where Christians today have lost focus, and why it is important for them to engage in politics and why that involvement benefits everyone Why the Christian belief in heaven means we should be at the forefront of the environmental movement And much more

Helpful, practical, and wise, "Surprised by Scripture" invites readers to examine their own hearts and minds and presents new models for understanding how to affirm the Bible in today s world as well as new ideas and renewed energy for deepening our faith and engaging with the world around us."