Christopher J. H. Wright set many us on our heels in 2006 with the publication of his massive The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible’s Grand Narrative (IVP). In a post of nearly a year ago, The Mission of God, I encourage friends to work through this 535 page book. In a thoroughly biblical manner, Wright helps us to understand missions as being much broader and comprehensive than most of us have imagined. I said then and still believe that “of all the things you might do in the next six months, reading Wright might be the most formative and impactful.” In about two weeks, I will start my fourth reading of The Mission of God, along with a class of 19 students.
Well, more Wright stuff is on its way. His new book, The Mission of God’s People: A Biblical Theology of the Church’s Mission (Biblical Theology for Life) (Zondervan) is due to be released later this month (August 20, 2010). It looks as though he will be addressing ecclesiology from the perspective of missions. I have pre-ordered my copy and will be working through it this fall. Look for my review in an upcoming post.
Mike, have you completed the book yet? I have just purchased my copy!
Not yet. It just arrived. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on it.