Book Reviews When the Kings Come Marching In Isaiah and the New Jerusalem By Richard J. Mouw (Grand Rapids, Mich.; Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.) 131 pages; $14.00 Reviewed by Craig M. Kibler February 2003

In a pluralistic society heavily influenced by culture, When the Kings Come Marching In provides a realistic – and convincing – examination of how Christians can live in today’s world. Focusing on Isaiah 60, the book examines key Biblical passages analogous to the vision of the future provided in Revelation and demonstrates how those passages and that vision can serve as a guideline for Christians to take their proper place in society today. Four main features Isaiah envisioned for the future of Jerusalem are discussed: 1) How the city is the repository for the “wealth of the nations;” (2) How the Holy City is the destination of the “kings of the earth;” (3) How the city serves as a magnet, attracting people from all over the earth; and (4) How the city is filled with light. This discussion provides a foundation for examining today’s Christian’s perceptions about culture, technology, economics, race and other issues. Inevitably, it leads to a conclusion emphasizing collaboration among Christians to solve the pressing problems people all over the world are facing – an approach that will lead to a religious transformation of today’s culture.

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