"The book I have been waiting for since I made the commitment to be a Christian standing for peace and justice. Marshall builds the bridge between the secular language of human rights and biblical perspectives on shalom that has been sorely lacking. Christian activists hesitant to bring their faith into the picture should read this book, as should human rights advocates wondering how to persuade Christians to get on board. It may not be the longest book you read this year, but it could be the

most important." -Mary H. Schertz, Professor of New Testament,