John C Lennox - Against the Flow: The Inspiration of Daniel in an Age of Relativism

John Lennox has done it again. Combining deep thought, pervasive research, and a keen eye on contemporary Western culture, Lennox has managed to draw tight, informative parallels between Daniels life and circumstances and the contemporary believers life and circumstances. In my view, the most interesting point in Against the Flow is Lennoxs observation that while embedded in the top echelons of a pluralistic culture growingly hostile to biblical religion, Daniel did not rest content to shrink his witness to one of personal piety. Instead, Daniel maintained public engagement with the ideas and practices extant in his day. Finally, Lennox offers wise advice and practical application for how we can become modern-day Daniels. I highly recommend this book.

J. P. Moreland, Distinguished Professor of Philosophy, Biola University, La Mirada California, and author of The Soul: How We Know Its Real and Why It Matters

Few parts of Scripture are more conscious of the clash between the wisdom of God and the wisdom of the world than the Old Testament book of Daniel. Few authors today are more expert at analysing and articulating both than John Lennox. It is a masterful combination, and the result is extraordinary.

Revd Dr John Dickson, Founding Director, Centre for Public Christianity, Honorary Fellow, Department of Ancient History, Macquarie University

I read everything John Lennox writes because of his amazing blend of rigorous scholarship with practical insights and applications for all of us. You cannot afford to miss this important book! Read it, then pass it on to a friend.

Dr Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

This book is an outstanding example of our responsibility both to understand Gods Word and the culture in which we live, and then to make the connections between the two. John Lennox is uniquely gifted to help us do this, as he addresses the big themes of Gods work in history, the place of morality, the nature of humankind, the challenges to faith, the trustworthiness of scripture, and the call to proclaim the truth whatever the cost. As a Bible teacher, a scientist, and a courageous disciple of Christ, John Lennox has provided us with an extraordinary resource I wholeheartedly recommend this remarkable book.

Jonathan Lamb, CEO and minister-at-large, Keswick Ministries

I cannot think of a more important book for a secular, pluralist age. John Lennox challenges Christians to dare to be like Daniel, who witnessed boldly at the highest levels in a nation that did not share his faith. This book is a huge encouragement to all Christians who long to live faithfully and usefully for God in a hostile world.

Amy Orr-Ewing, Director of Programmes, Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics

John Lennox has a unique gift as a Bible teacher. He applies text to todays world and its prevailing philosophies in penetrating ways. This learned exposition of Daniel shows how the book offers powerful critiques of the modern idolatries, whether atheist or secularist. Every reader of this volume will see the depth and coherence of the book of Daniel in a new way.

Dr Peter J. Williams, Warden, Tyndale House, Cambridge

John Lennox has achieved a rare thing excellent scholarship, biblical faithfulness, and cultural application par excellence. His examination of the story of Daniel exposes the deep tensions that were faced by Israel and reminds us that many of those challenges still exist. Just as Daniel maintained integrity and faithfulness to God, so can we. This is a book of applied theological reflection that overflows with hope. The challenges it addresses are very real but the answers it gives are breathtakingly simple and profoundly challenging.

Malcolm Duncan, Senior Pastor, Gold Hill Baptist Church