Resurrecting Justice
Reading Romans for the Life of the World

Summary: An invitation to read Romans as a treatise on justice in our relationship with God, in the church, and in society. Douglas Harink contends that in Christian discussions of justice, we have overlooked Romans, turning instead to the law, the prophets, and the gospels. A key reason for this is......more

She was a young military intelligence officer who had recently become a Christian. I was about mid-way through my Air Force career and had been a believer for over a decade. We orbited in different constellations of friends and relations. Nevertheless, she invited my wife and I over to a dinner part......more

In answer to the charge that Paul isn't interested in justice, Douglas Harink, offers a commentary of sorts focusing on the letter to the Romans, demonstrating that Paul is indeed focused on the matter. In fact, in Harink's telling, Romans is an extended exploration of justice. The problem is that t......more

I've never had so much fun reading through a book on Romans! The book contains the overflowing passion of the author(s) -both the apostle Paul's and Harink's- into a wonderfully edited and readable presentation. Get ready to hear the apostle Paul afresh as Doug equips you with new vocabularies (mess......more

A treasure Despite a diverging opinion regarding war and the freedom of meat, this text is an excellent read for those looking to understand the practical implications of the book of Romans and the ethic of justice. The text finds the sweet spot between scholarly exegesis and accessibility for lay p......more