One New Humanity

Kristin's story about finding the weight of glory during her mom's accident hit me hard. That sense of glory being raw, heavy, and redemptive-not shiny or manageable-felt so honest. It reminded me of those moments in my own life when God's presence wasn't flashy but deeply comforting in the most challenging times. The reflections on Werner's German roots and the trauma passed down through generations also really struck me. Asking tough questions about complicity and violence isn't easy, but it is necessary. The vulnerability in those stories made the call to peace in Ephesians 2 feel even more urgent and real. What I love most is how the book doesn't shy away from the messiness of life or faith. It's not about quick fixes or feel-good answers-it's about walking the hard road with Jesus toward a unity that can transform us and the world. This feels like such an important message for our time. It's clear this book isn't just words on a page-it's hope for what the church can be. I'm grateful to have had the chance to read it. -David H. Beyda, MD, Ethics Committee Member, Christian Medical and Dental Association, Author, Border Crossings One New Humanity takes a thorough and important look at a major blind spot in Western theology-namely, how a corporate perspective in the core salvation text of Ephesians 2:11-22 helps us appreciate the grace of God and our calling to be one. In doing so, it reveals that salvation and the call to be God's people have a broader scope than many realize. In most cases, the book avoids generalizations that plague how we see salvation. The book shows there is more to our faith than personal salvation. It helps us see that the work of God is more marvelous than many imagine. -Darrell L. Bock, PhD, Executive Director for Cultural Engagement and Senior Research Professor of, New Testament Studies, Dallas Theological Seminary One New Humanity is a powerful and timely call for the church to rediscover its role as a reconciling presence in a divided world. Werner and Kristin offer profound insights into reconciliation, identity, and peace in the midst of both global and personal conflict. They effectively show how Christ's redemptive work forms a ""new humanity"" that confronts and dismantles systems of division, hostility, and shame. The result is a well-written, intellectually stimulating, and profoundly inspiring vision of restored glory, healed shame, and embodied peace. Love it! -Alan Hirsch, Founder, Movement Leaders Collective and Forge Missional Training Network