Ive been doing lots of reading lately on the Theology of Work, and Im discovering that most of the books cover pretty much the same ground. (Thats a polite way of saying theyre often boring.) So I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed Tim Kellers new book . Yes, he covers some of the same territory as others the intrinsic goodness of work, the Creation Mandate, the Doctrine of Vocation, etc. especially in the first few chapters. But what made this book refreshingly original for me were his discussions about the impact of the Fall on our work, and about Common Grace. Obviously these arent new topics either, but he has a way of encouraging the reader even as he reminds them that (1) there is a certain inescapable futility and self-centeredness to our work, and (2) we should rejoice in the fact that God uses both Christians and non-Christians to fulfill his purposes. (Translation: Christians dont have a monopoly on making contributions to the common good.)

For those who want to read only one book about the Theology of Work, this one would be an excellent choice. Its an easy read with lots of substance.