History Quote by N.T. Wright
““The point is that the resurrection, if it had occurred, would undermine not only the Enlightenment’s vision of a split world but also the Enlightenment’s self-congratulatory dream of world history reaching its destiny in our own day and our own systems.””
About This Quote
The quote argues that a hypothetical resurrection would challenge Enlightenment ideals of linear progress and world history narratives.
In simple terms: Resurrection would undermine Enlightenment progress view.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about historical destiny.
Themes
theology
history
philosophy
Mood
speculative
critical
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- religious studies
- philosophical essays
Key Concepts
Enlightenment
linear progress
metanarratives
Questions to Reflect On
- How would a resurrection reshape modern thought?
- What limits Enlightenment narratives?
A Different Perspective
Historical narratives are resilient to single events.
