Christianity for the Twenty-First Century

Philip Esler is Portland Chair in New Testament Studies at the University of Gloucestershire, UK.

'...presents an excellent framework for opening up discussion of major contemporary topics.' Elizabeth Templeton 'Ruth Page's chapter stood out as a concise, stylish and balanced consideration of the Christian response to crisis. Each of the other essays held something useful, sensible, instructive. By way of prologue, Timothy Gorringe offers a personal reflection entitled 'After Christianity?'. This is sweeping, pungent, assertive and sometimes heart-rendingly simplistic in its condemnations: but it does zing. And it did leave me feeling that there might be a point in taking Christianity into the twenty-first century.' Peter Fisher, British Journal of Theological Education 'The central theme is an attractive one, strongly advocating the case that Christian thought and practice uniquely can contribute to and enrich dialogue with other areas of discourse in national life. The collection demonstrates admirably that Christianity, as the authors interpret it, has something important to say in conversation with science, secular humanism and Marxism. Highly recommended.' Science and Medical Network 'This is a very useful book. The papers read well, and if one wanted to say where the Christian religion was in relation to the challenges of the twentieth century, when asked by a critic, this would be a good start. The book will be excellent for schools, and in stimulating a wider debate, on where the churches now stand on these issues. It is honest, clear, and there are some real gems in it.' Peter Sedgwick, Crucible