I applaud Gallaty for seeking to ground his view of the kingdom in a historically informed, critically aware reading of Scripture. The result is a message that is neither shallow nor dry, directed toward the serious Bible reader but not written in overly technical language. Gallaty challenges nonscholars but doesn’t overwhelm them. More importantly, Gallaty writes as a pastor who is conversant with the top scholarship in this area but who is also in tune with the thought of his congregation. I heartily recommend this book.

Robert B. Stewart, professor of Philosophy and Theology, Greer-Heard Chair of Faith and Culture, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary