The Challenge of Acts, N. T. Wright
The Challenge of Acts, N. T. Wright
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The Challenge of Acts
Rediscovering What the Church Was and Is

Author: N. T. Wright

Narrator: N. T. Wright

Unabridged: 7 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/22/2024

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

Read by the author.A new and inviting introduction to the Acts of the Apostles from New Testament scholar and theologian N. T. Wright.Acts is a substantial book. It sits right in the middle of the New Testament, looking back to the four Gospels and ahead to the mission of the early church. It provides a framework for our understanding of the letters; but it does more than that. Acts offers a sophisticated and nuanced view of what it means to think of the gospel of Jesus, Israel's Messiah, going out into the world over which Israel's Messiah claims the status of Lord.This Christian movement and thinking, detailed in Acts, entailed confronting the wider culture of the Greek and Roman world, as well as the culture of the Jewish world, which provides us today with an important message as we ourselves face new questions about gospel and contemporary culture.From the renowned author of Into the Heart of Romans, N. T. Wright brings to the book of Acts his expert's eye on theological nuance and cultural context, distilling it down into an introductory commentary, perfect for anyone looking to take their own reading a little deeper and discover the profound (and often forgotten) potential of the church and the Way of Jesus Christ.Suggestions for further reading can be found in the audiobook companion PDF download.

About N. T. Wright

N. T. Wright is the former bishop of Durham and senior research fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University. He is one of the world's leading New Testament scholars and the award-winning author of many books, including?After You Believe, Surprised by Hope, Simply Christian, Interpreting Paul, and The New Testament in Its World, as well as the Christian Origins and the Question of God series.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Adrie on March 19, 2025

Dang. This book is real good. I love Acts but I’ve gotten lost or confused or even discouraged when the last half of the book just seems like ‘a tale about our good friend Paul’. Like, why? Let’s hear about the building up of the church, no? Welp this book helped give me perspective. Thanks N.T. (al......more

Goodreads review by Jake on November 02, 2024

The book of Acts, which is more aptly titled Acts of the Risen Jesus rather than Acts of the Apostles, traces the spread of the gospel from Jerusalem to Rome, "the ends of the earth." This is classic N.T. Wright, gospel-centered accessible for everyone. Wright argues that we have often misunderstood......more

Goodreads review by Ronald J. on May 05, 2025

Great thoughts on Acts. Great summary and insightful connections! “The Gospel message of God’s victory over the dark powers on the cross must now be implemented by the same means. By the followers of Jesus bearing the cross and facing the monsters. The suffering of Jesus’ followers is the means by wh......more

Goodreads review by Jerry on November 20, 2024

Solid background information. Keeps the book in its proper context. Dispels the silly ideas created out of whole cloth that have nothing to do with the author's point. The book is easy to read. Not as deep as I'd like, but still worth the effort.......more

Goodreads review by Anna on April 27, 2025

NT Wright does not disappoint. An excellent reevaluation of Luke’s story of the early beginnings of the church. Wright’s explanation of the true story behind Paul’s defense on Mars Hill is worth the book price. Chapter seven is amazing. But I learned much from the entire book.......more

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