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John,

It really isn't a "new interpretation" (there is nothing new under the sun) although it has Wright's own personal 'twist'. The theological Liberals have embraced this type of an idea for years. Basically, it is a view that promotes political and social reform with the goal of transforming society (the world) for Christ. Wright's 'twist' is that it will have eternal consequences. In this book, which admittedly I haven't read and have no desire to read, he also promotes his heretical views on Hell, which is similar to C.S. Lewis, Rob Bell, Tim Keller, and a few other popular individuals who deny retributive justice where God's eternal wrath is poured out on the ungodly in both body and soul.

What makes books like this so dangerous is that there is an element of truth in them. In this case, Wright, from what I understand, does a decent job of expounding on the subject of the resurrection. My unwavering advice, with all such books, is that unless someone is wanting to know what such writers believe for the purpose of critiquing them and then denouncing them, one should avoid them at all cost.