The Kingdom of God by Nicholas Perrin explores the contours of the kingdom by answer the important 'what,' 'who,' and 'how' questions. This comprehensive study brings together careful exegesis of the Old and New Testaments with thoughtful attention to how the kingdom-ethic applies to God's subjects today. Avoiding both oversimplification and hyper-technicality, Perrin addresses a wide sweep of questions and issues regarding Jesus's central message . . . and continuing mission, through the church and beyond. "The work of understanding the kingdom of God is a holy obligation," the author writes, and this volume furnishes essential resources. Informed by discussion across the sweep of Christian tradition (and sometimes secular punditry), Perrin effectively marshals his Gospels expertise to produce an incisive study of a controversial topic. I believe the ways he maps challenges and arrives at proposals will not only enhance understanding but also deepen Christians' daily petition to the Father: "Your kingdom come."