"The most monumental defence of the Easter heritage in decades . . . The Resurrection of the Son of God marches through a clearly organized case that confronts every major doubt about Easter, ancient and modern." -- Richard N. Ostling, Associated Press * Associated Press * A monumental achievement in its scope, depth and execution... a landmark in scholarly studies of the resurrection." -- Gerard O'Collins, The Tablet Wright has succeeded in building a theological cathedral of illuminated historical insights, convincing and surprising exegetical observations, and thoroughly argued systematic conclusions. No prophetic intuition is needed to predict thatthis book will remain a classic. * Scottish Journal of Theology * book really is a bomb thrown into the playground of the theologians. Not only that, it is perhaps even more unusual in being both a joy to read and nearly 850 pages in length . . . It is not only an excellent argument, it is a model for how scholarship should be done. * Themelios * Displays on every page an enviable competence and lucidity in handling all the evidence. * The Times Literary Supplement *