Great reads for a liturgical season (might I suggest Lent) There are short vignettes taken from N. T. Wright's numerous writings and sermons. The entire book covers a wide range of topics, to live as people of the resurrection.

This book was long. It’s a collection of many other ideas and thoughts from Wright’s MANY other books, so if you’re looking to get into his writing, this is a good place to start. My primary experience is with his study guides, but one day I’m going to tackle that massive biography on the apostle Paul.

I feel like this works very well as a devotional style book, one passage or section per day, which is basically how it’s designed. I mainlined it and got a little bogged down just because there’s so much in here, totally my own fault.

I don’t agree with everything Wright says, and despite his progressive voice, I feel like many other people I study go further, like the Unfundamentalists, but he’s on the right track and most of what’s in here is meaningful and helpful, and it’s definitely well-researched. So, if you’re looking for something more progressive than the fundamentalists but not quite “radical,” definitely check this and Wright’s other work out.

On Earth as in Heaven
Daily Wisdom for Twenty-First Century Christians
by N. T. Wright
Pub Date 01 Mar 2022 | Archive Date 26 Apr 2022
HarperOne
Christian | Nonfiction (Adult)



I am reviewing a copy of On Earth as in Heaven through HarperOne and Netgalley:


Modern pastors and their flocks have long considered N. T. Wright a role model for being a thoughtful Christian in today’s world. Bestselling books he has written include Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, Simply Jesus, and After You Believe, have guided Christians in their belief and practice of the faith. Christians can rely on his wisdom to guide them through each day of their lives with this thoughtful book of daily meditations, featuring short selections from his classic works.



Reflections on subjects such as faith, mission, character, and God’s work in the world, these daily meditations will invigorate and uplift Christians in their search to live their faith authentically and biblically in today’s world.


I give On Earth as in Heaven five out of five of stars!

I will read just about anything by N. T. Wright. (I promise it has nothing to do with the accent ... truly ... <innocent cough, whistle>) :D

This is a great starting point/introduction to Wright's writings, presented topically. It's a bit clunky to read via Kindle, unless you don't mind reading straight through; I like to jump around from topic to topic in books like this, and usually would go for a physical copy for ease of doing just that. It's like travel guidebooks--I'm often poking around from city to city, right, and that doesn't typically occur in a logical order--for me, anyway! :)

But, this is neat to have as a reference at hand. I haven't read all; of Wright's books, and even if I had, this is a helpful resource to be able to review what he's written on given topics. It'll certainly prompt me to visit those books I've not read, and often feels (in a good way) like an appetizer or sampler platter--whetting the appetite and providing direction on where to go next. Could also be helpful to use as a starting point for devotional or quiet-time use.

4/5 stars.

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

I enjoyed this book because of it's writing style, unique topic, and the fact that it really provided a thought-provoking experience. Recommended for readers who want to read slowly so as to take time to process.

In this book, N.T. Wright compiles many passages from his previous writings to meditate on the phrase “on earth as in heaven” from Easter to Easter. As I have very little experience with Wright, this was a good primer for me, but I did find that I wanted more from some sections. I suppose the answer to this is to read the cited work, but I felt somewhat wanting at times.

Honestly, it’s been several years since I took a theology course, so this felt a bit over my head, but there were moments of clarity (on my part, not Wright’s) where I saw brilliance.

A compilation of N. T. Wright's theological writings, arranged by topic. Most of the excerpts are 1-2 pages long organized by his son into topics such as Easter, Beauty, Ascension, Pentecost, Advent and Justice. For those new to Wright's works, this is an excellent introduction. For fans like me, it is an opportunity to see his writings over the years put together by topic. It is interesting to notice the changes in style and emphasis in his various works.
The only criticism I have of the book is that I often finished an excerpt and wanted more. The passages are lacking the context in which they were first written. In that respect, this book is not a substitute for Wright's longer works, but should whet the appetite for more.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an advance reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Not necessarily an essential N.T. Wright text, but I think really helpful for those who want to know what Wright has to say about particular topics for sermon prep or personal devotional time.

N. T. Wright is an acclaimed author, pastor, and theologian. In "On Earth as in Heaven", he includes sermon excerpts about several theological topics such as: Pentecost, Easter, Advent, Christmas, and Love. I had hoped this would be a devotional book, but it was much too deep for me. I feel that this book would best serve a pastor or seminary student.

Overall, this book has a lot of deep, theological subject matter and would be very enjoyable for a reader who enjoys such things. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.