Resurrection and Renewal
Jesus and the Transformation of Creation
by Murray A. Rae
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Pub Date 21 May 2024 | Archive Date 4 Jun 2024
Baker Academic & Brazos Press | Baker Academic
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Description
Resurrection and Renewal is a fresh contribution by an award-winning scholar to the study of Jesus's resurrection. The book is not an apologetic; rather, it takes the resurrection as a given reality and examines what the Bible says about it. Murray Rae surveys the Gospel accounts, looks at the resurrection as the fulfillment of God's Old Testament promises to Israel, and examines how the resurrection reshaped the life of the apostle Paul and informed his theology. He explores how resurrection influences our understanding of Christ, salvation, the future, mission, the church, and the unfolding purpose of history. Attention is given to its implications for Christian living and ethics, the nature of Christian community, and the promises of Christian hope. This is invigorating reading for all who desire greater understanding of participation in the resurrection life made possible through the risen Lord.
Advance Praise
“This is the most important and, indeed, exciting book on the resurrection to have emerged in half a century. Whereas many focus on the associated historical debates, very few explore in depth the central place of the resurrection in God’s purposes of reconciliation and transformation. Rigorous biblical scholarship and profound theological insight define the discussion throughout. Intellectually rigorous and incisive, it is also lucid and accessible. This is obligatory reading for theologians and an ideal seminar text. But it should also be read by all those who are serious about understanding the defining affirmation at the heart of the Christian faith and its radical significance.”—Alan J. Torrance, emeritus professor of theology, University of St. Andrews
“In this beautifully written, biblically rooted, and theologically rich work, Murray Rae explores the demand the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ places on scholars and Christians alike. Highlighting God’s agency and the work of the Spirit in this ‘utterly new starting point for our understanding of what is going on in the world,’ Rae offers a refreshing vision for the academy and the church. His compelling insights into the grace and power of God for renewal through the resurrection bring life, light, and hope to the conversation.”—Lucy Peppiatt, principal, Westminster Theological Centre
“Jesus’s resurrection marks the transformation of all things. How this is so is the focus of Murray Rae’s refreshing study, which works intimately with Christian Scripture to show what we might say and how we might live because Jesus has been raised from the dead. Resurrection and Renewal is both learned and theologically formative, even edifying, as befits theological engagement with the central claim that ‘Christ is risen.’”—Joel B. Green, senior professor of New Testament interpretation, Fuller Theological Seminary
“Dogmatically and scripturally rich, Murray Rae’s Resurrection and Renewal traces the cosmic logic of life that the resurrection of Jesus brings. Written in an accessible style, this book edifies as much as it educates, reminding and demonstrating to readers that the resurrection of Jesus has truly changed everything.”—Christa L. McKirland, lecturer in systematic theology, Carey Baptist College; executive director, Logia International
“Accepting Murray Rae’s invitation to read this book not as an apologetic for the resurrection but as an exercise in faith seeking understanding, one is treated handsomely to biblical exegesis and theology that resonate with the practice of the theological interpretation of Scripture. Most importantly, one is reminded afresh of the cruciality of the resurrection of Jesus Christ for all that God is doing in this world, in its past, present, and future.”—Edmund Fong, lecturer, Trinity Theological College
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9781540966209 |
PRICE | US$28.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 208 |
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Featured Reviews
I find that this book enriching my theological knowledge by exploring the demand of bodily resurrection of Christ. This is important issue in a digital age like now that undermine the meaning of body. Thankful to God, that resurrection means the new era of transformation of all things in the history of humankind.
This book reminds me of a mirror ball. Murray Rae explores how God brought and is bringing renewal through resurrection. Each chapter of this book reflects the truth from different angles. The book involves biblical studies, theology and ethics – all expanding on the central premise of the renewal of the resurrection.
The author wisely sidesteps the quicksand of historical debates and apologetics, instead celebrating the many ways that the cross brings liberation to the world. The book is easy to read and thoroughly researched. Most of all it is edifying, encouraging hope and faith for the present and the future.