Paul, N. T. Wright
Paul, N. T. Wright
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Paul
A Biography

Author: N. T. Wright

Narrator: James Langton

Unabridged: 15 hr 23 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperAudio

Published: 02/27/2018


Synopsis

In this definitive biography, renowned Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and bestselling author N. T. Wright offers a radical look at the apostle Paul, illuminating the humanity and remarkable achievements of this intellectual who invented Christian theology—transforming a faith and changing the world.For centuries, Paul, the apostle who ""saw the light on the Road to Damascus"" and made a miraculous conversion from zealous Pharisee persecutor to devoted follower of Christ, has been one of the church’s most widely cited saints. While his influence on Christianity has been profound, N. T. Wright argues that Bible scholars and pastors have focused so much attention on Paul’s letters and theology that they have too often overlooked the essence of the man’s life and the extreme unlikelihood of what he achieved.To Wright, ""The problem is that Paul is central to any understanding of earliest Christianity, yet Paul was a Jew; for many generations Christians of all kinds have struggled to put this together."" Wright contends that our knowledge of Paul and appreciation for his legacy cannot be complete without an understanding of his Jewish heritage. Giving us a thoughtful, in-depth exploration of the human and intellectual drama that shaped Paul, Wright provides greater clarity of the apostle’s writings, thoughts, and ideas and helps us see them in a fresh, innovative way.Paul is a compelling modern biography that reveals the apostle’s greater role in Christian history—as an inventor of new paradigms for how we understand Jesus and what he accomplished—and celebrates his stature as one of the most effective and influential intellectuals in human history.

About N. T. Wright

N. T. Wright is the former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England and one of the world’s leading Bible scholars. He is Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University, and Senior Editor at Saint Andrews. He has been featured on ABC News, Dateline, The Colbert Report, and NPR’s Fresh Air. Wright is the award-winning author of many books, including Paul: A Biography, Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, The Day the Revolution Began, Simply Jesus, After You Believe, and Scripture and the Authority of God.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeremy on August 20, 2023

I've consistently used this commentary to follow along with the Bible study group as we walked through Philippians, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone. Whether you're an average churchgoer who's new to deeper Bible study or even a seasoned preacher/teacher in ministry, there really is som......more

Goodreads review by Evan on October 13, 2011

Yet another excellent NT Wright for everyone book. I am starting his Hebrews next, and have the last few of the series on my wishlist for this Christmas since they are coming out this fall. I especially appreciated how he highlighted Paul's theme of unity in Phillipians and how he highlighted Paul's......more

Goodreads review by Becky on February 20, 2024

Another great commentary from NT Wright. True to the rest of the NT For Everyone books I've read, he provides a readable commentary of these books, breaking it down pericope by pericope with his own translation of the text followed by a story to make aspects of the text more relatable to modern read......more

Goodreads review by Guyon on June 25, 2024

N.T. Wright's New Testament commentaries are consistently helpful. The phrase "For Everyone" is appropriate. The sections are brief (most can be read in about 10 minutes), and the tone is direct and pastoral (rather than technical). His translation of the biblical text itself is often useful, and I......more

Goodreads review by Lydia on November 30, 2021

Looking at the Biblical books Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon, Mr. Wright explores Paul's topics and messages by including more modern anecdotes to help readers empathize and increase their understanding of these letters. If you wondered while reading the Bible "What in the world is......more