Monotheism Quote by N.T. Wright
““Monotheism and election, taken together, demand eschatology. Creational/covenantal monotheism, taken together with the tension between election and exile, demands resurrection and a new world.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Surprised by Hope, 2008
Monotheistic belief in election and exile creates a theological need for resurrection and a renewed world.
In simple terms: Election and exile demand resurrection and renewal.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hope in divine renewal.
Themes
theology
hope
resurrection
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- faith discussions
- sermon preparation
- personal study
Key Concepts
creational monotheism
eschatology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view shape your understanding of destiny?
- What implications does resurrection have for daily life?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across denominations.
![“I think [rock'n'roll] essence is what made it good and has a lot in common with what originally made monotheism good - it's against everything that is fixed, all the social structures that you can't go past.” quote by Ezra Furman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/658/ezra-furman-4439_common_i-think-rock-n-roll-essence-is-what-made_680749.jpg)
![“Far from being the crown of human thought and religion as its supporters have claimed for several bloody millennia, [monotheism] is in fact a monstrous step backwards--a step that has been responsible for more human misery than any other idea in known history.” quote by Isaac Bonewits](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/0eb/isaac-bonewits-49346_backwards_far-from-being-the-crown-of-human-though_419570.jpg)
