The Mission of God

“Christopher Wright simply is one of our best scholars and writers today. His work on mission and missional readings of the Bible is peerless and vitally important. The Mission of God is a tour de force, and it is a delight to see it going into an updated second edition. This book deserves the widest possible reception and the closest study. It will enhance the mission of the church at this critical time.” – Craig Bartholomew, director of the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology“With this second edition, one of the best works of biblical theology is even better thanks to new chapters on the future of Israel and evangelism. Christopher Wright holds before us a vision of a God with a holistic mission who creates a church that is to join in this all - encompassing mission. Excited for the new edition to reach a new generation of students who will deeply resonate with this biblical vision.” – Andrew T. Abernethy, professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and author of Savoring Scripture“Having assigned The Mission of God in my seminary classes, I welcome this thoroughly revised edition. The Mission of God is an ambitious work because Christopher Wright argues that the missio Dei is not merely one theme in the Bible set alongside others but is rather the central aim of the Scriptures. In order to accomplish this task, Wright engages his critics and demonstrates his expertise in hermeneutics, theology, biblical studies, and missiology. The result is a book that is academically rigorous while also eminently practical.” – Bo H. Lim, professor of Old Testament at Seattle Pacific University“The Mission of God was one of the most important books I read in seminary. Returning to it has been such a joy! Christopher Wright is a master communicator whose expanded and clarified exposition is a true gift to our generation. His careful attention to the storyline of the Bible provides a rich feast of insight for pastors, seminary students, and laypeople committed to discovering how the whole Bible unfolds the mission of God and invites our participation in it as subjects of the Lord Jesus. I offer my hearty and unreserved recommendation!” – Carmen Joy Imes, professor of Old Testament and author of Bearing God’s Name“The second edition of Christopher Wright’s The Mission of God confirms and refreshes its status as a classic in the field. Its bibliographic updates are extensive; its new eighth chapter on election and supersessionism is a landmark. It affirms that God’s covenant with Israel is unique and irrevocable and that God’s purpose to become incarnate does not depend on the Fall. These revisions will jump-start an exciting season in biblical theology of mission.” – Collin Cornell, assistant professor of Bible and mission at Fuller Theological Seminary

Christopher Wright is International Ministries Director of the Langham Partnership International. Previously he taught at Union Biblical Seminary in India, and acted as Academic Dean and then Principal of All Nations Christian College, UK. He travels widely, is married to Liz (also from Northern Ireland), and they live in London. His 30+ years of friendship with John Stott he describes as ‘a delightful privilege for which I am immensely grateful to God’. He worked with several of the organizations that Stott founded, and was invited by him in 2001 to take over the leadership of the LPI.