The Millennium Myth by Tom Wright


The Millennium Myth
Title : The Millennium Myth
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ISBN : 0664258417
ISBN-10 : 9780664258412
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 128
Publication : First published April 1, 1999

Wright argues that getting ready for the millennium does not mean getting ready for the end of the world as we know it, and shows that the millennium hype is masking a deeper problem in our culture. By following some ancient words on hope, Wright outlines a practical way for creating a better world as we move into the coming age.

The Millennium Myth Reviews

  • Douglas Wilson

    Really good.

  • Chris Comis

    Good, except for some Jubilee 2000 wierdness. N.T. comes across like a postmillennialist, but one who thinks Third-world debt forgiveness is the way to gospel success.

  • Josh Trice

    Wright offers a critique of the postmodern world in light of the culminating second millennium since Christ's birth in the year 2000. In this short book, Wright explores common misconceptions, critiques modern culture and ultimate calls Christians and non-Christians alike to action.
    Though it is dated (published in 1999, focused on 2000), the message, like that of the Bible, is timeless.

  • Glenn Crouch

    I read this book almost 20 years after it was written - which is not normally an issue - except that one of the main themes of the book is the upcoming year 2000 ;-)

    However, I enjoy reading Tom Wright and much, if not most, of this small book is still quite good. The Historical and Theologicial examination of the Millennium is worthwhile - and I was quite pleased at the nice examination of post-modernism. This latter discussion is probably even more relevant 20 years later.

    Wright aims with his push for a worldwide Jubilee are noble, but I think even tougher now than back then - which is sad...

  • Seth Pierce

    This is an easy ready by a preeminent NT scholar dealing with the year 2000 craze among believers. The book explores the Christian dating system, the fanatical "apocalypticism" as compared to the apocalyptic genre, and an exploration of jubilee as found in Leviticus 25 as a model to make a meaningful impact at the dawn of a new millennium.

  • Christopher

    Great critique of apocalyptic fever and postmodernism, though the last chapter on the re-establishment of the Jubilee was... odd.

  • Amy Hansen

    Interesting and enjoyable read, though the premise is a bit outdated