Bethany Hanke Hoang - The Justice Calling: Where Passion Meets Perseverance

Many books on justice have appeared in recent years. Three things make this one stand out from the crowd. First, instead of quoting only a few golden nuggets from Scripture, the authors trace the theme of justice throughout Scripture. Second, they give concreteness to their discussion with harrowing true-life stories of present-day sex trafficking and slavery. And third, they explicitly address the need of those who struggle for justice, patience, lament, and hope. An important contribution.

Nicholas Wolterstorff , Yale University; Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture, University of Virginia

This is a powerful and timely book that shows us why the God of justice must be at the center of the justice movement in this generation. The authors have combined their years of national and global experience with deep theological reflection to produce one of the best biblical theologies on justice that Ive ever read. As an advocate for justice and racial reconciliation, I highly recommend it!

Brenda Salter McNeil , Seattle Pacific University; author of Roadmap to Reconciliation and A Credible Witness

With tender passion and immense wisdom, Hoang and Johnson invite usto see that the drama of the Bible is about growing goodness as a meansto thwart what is unrighteous. Their development of justice as a primarypassion of Gods is brilliant and breathtaking. Their personal journeys ofaddressing human trafficking will further open your heart to the wonderof how mercy and justice kiss in the person of Jesus Christ. This is a mustread,glorious book.

Dan B. Allender , Seattle School of Theology and Psychology

Ive been waiting for a book that blends the depth of Scriptures call to justice with the breadth of how God is using the church today. We now have that book. While the stories of pain and injustice will haunt you, this fresh exploration of Gods vision for our world will make you want to get up and do somethingand invite others to join you.

Kara Powell , executive director, Fuller Youth Institute

It is one thing to do justice and another to become a justice-minded person.This is the textbook for the latter. Hoang and Johnson lead us throughthe metanarrative of Scripture in such a beautiful, justice-centered way that we cannot see justice as a tertiary topic anymore. It is central to the heartof God, but it is not, as we may have assumed, an invitation to be overworkedand overwhelmed. Each of us has a justice calling of our own thatonly trusting in God can reveal. Beautifully written, beautifully lived!

Sarah Groves , singer/songwriter and advocate for IJM

By now, Christians should know that we are supposed to care aboutjustice. But the deep conviction to stick it out, go the extra mile, and stayin the struggle long after the cameras have gone home haunts a new generation.I cant imagine a better book to give to a new believer, a collegestudent, or anyone desiring to change the world. Thank you, Hoang andJohnson, for this important work; it is powerful and convicting and will bea staple book for the church for many years to come.

Gabe Lyons , author of Good Faith and founder of Q

[The authors] offer powerful insights, based in Scripture and Christianteaching, to help Christians to live out Jesuss teachings in a globalized,interconnected, but impersonal world.... While the authors eruditescholarship shines through, it never dominates the readable text. Cuttingthrough the Scripture, together they are able to explain complex exegeticalwork with aplomb and present their conclusions clearly for those withouta background in biblical studies.... This book will especially appeal toyoung Christians who are searching for writing with some intellectual bitethat speaks to their hunger for justice and faith.

Publishers Weekly

The Justice Calling is a remarkable book. Part manifesto, part theology,part call to action, it should make an immediate impact on churches andcommunities.

Samuel James , Christianity Today

In a year with a handful of very good social justice resources, this one risesabove them all. A must-read, beautiful, very insightful, and important bookof truly lasting significance.

Byron Borger , Hearts & Minds blog