Crazy Quote by N. T. Wright
“My proposal is not that we understand what the word ‘god’ means and manage somehow to fit Jesus into that. Instead, I suggest that we think historically about a young Jew, possessed of a desperately risky, indeed apparently crazy, vocation, riding into Jerusalem in tears, denouncing the Temple, and dying on a Roman cross-and that we take our courage in both hands and allow our meaning for the word ‘god’ to be recentered around that point.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Surprised by Hope, 2008
The author reframes the concept of God by focusing on the historical, vulnerable humanity of Jesus, urging believers to center their understanding of divinity on his sacrificial life.
In simple terms: God should be understood through Jesus’ human story and sacrifice.
Key Takeaway
Recenter faith on Jesus’ lived example.
Themes
faith
theology
humanity
sacrifice
interpretation
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- church preaching
- personal devotion
- academic theology
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Christology
historical Jesus
religious meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- How does Jesus’ humanity affect your view of God?
- Can faith coexist with historical criticism?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue this view reduces divine transcendence, risking a purely humanistic perspective.
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