Useful in painting a solid and helpful perspective of a dismal world wide experience.

Excellent read

A very clear and helpful biblically based book which tackles the difficult questions raised by the pandemic.

As someone who became a Christian against a completely non-churchgoing background, I found this disappointingly academic - for intellectuals only - very theological, hopeless unless you have a degree or at least training in Biblical studies - and above all, with a negative conclusion. It seemed to concentrate only on a God who conquers through suffering and meekness (as indeed is true), with little or no hope in His majesty and sovereign control of events. It seemed to me to typify the polite, Anglican “we-won’t-be-too-sure of anything in case we’re not politically correct” attitude of some churchgoers. I much preferred the wonderful little book “Where is God in a Coronavirus World” by John C Lennox. Written in everyday language, for the non-believer and non-churchgoer (who, according to Scripture Union, make up 95% of our western society), it actually left me, as the Bible urges us to be, “rejoicing in hope”. Lend this one happily to your sceptical friends, many of whom want thoughtful answers and are still, sadly, failing to hear them from the churches in a way they can relate to and understand. But don’t give them God and the Pandemic. They probably won’t get past the first page. Sorry, Tom! Ali Burnett Former journalist and (not-too-religious) broadcaster

Tom Wright discourages easy answers in this very readable study as to how we should respond to the Pandemic. Taking his cue from the Psalms, he suggests we should lament and express our sorrow that the world around us is not as it should be. God understands and shares in our grief. After all Jesus cried on the Cross “My God, my God why have you forsaken me? “ And Jesus and the reason he came to earth should be our focus and we must engage with him in that mission to bring about His kingdom here on earth as it is in heaven. This book is a welcome antidote to the negativity which understandably surrounds Covid-19. It is positive, engaging and challenging, infused throughout with biblical teaching.

I haven’t finished the book yet, but it’s changing the way I see God and my understanding of Him and His ways. I am so grateful. God is working through Tom Wright.

Great

I always greatly value Tom Wright's work and find it exceedingly helpful. This little book is a must read for anyone who wants to think through prayerfully what we can learn from the past few months with a complete emphasis on Bible teaching.

A thoughtful and uplifting reflection on the Coronavirus from the Christian perspective. I think non Christians should read this, especially those who blame God for all the bad things in life, but never say thanks for the good things.

Very interesting and challenging read, could not put it down!