Fortress Press

"If ever a book filled a gap, this is it. Joy is a central component in the New Testament description of life as it is meant to be lived. Yet theologians have given it little attention. Philosophers have done no better. This volume is an excellent beginning at filling that gap. It's ground-breaking."

"It is rare to find a book on joy that is theologically sophisticated, socially relevant, and pastorally helpful, but Volf and Crisp have given us a marvelous volume that is exactly that. These essays will serve us for a very long time with their biblical insights, practical wisdom, and theological clarity. This is not a book you want to miss."

"There was a time, millennia ago, when the vision of shalom received the best reflections that a society's deepest thinkers could give it.  This vision touched the world. We are all indebted to Joy and Human Flourishing for renewing this grand project on a vast and vibrant scale."