Paul: A Biography by N.t. Wright (English) Paperback Book

Description: Paul by N.t. Wright 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 churchs 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 Pauls letters and theology that they have too often overlooked the essence of the mans 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 apostles writings, thoughts, and ideas and helps us see them in a fresh, innovative way.Paul is a compelling modern biography that reveals the apostles 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. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Back Cover For centuries, Paul, the apostle who "saw the light on the Road to Damascus" and changed dramatically from zealous Pharisee persecutor to devoted follower of Jesus, has been one of the churchs most widely cited early teachers. Yet for leading New Testament scholar and Anglican bishop N. T. Wright, most Bible scholars and pastors have not fully grasped what Paul was actually doing and why. In focusing on Pauls letters and theology, Wright argues, they have, in short, overlooked the essence of the mans life and the extreme unlikelihood of what he achieved. In response, Wright offers a new way of understanding one of the most famous Christian figures. Wright draws attention to Paul the man--the man who survived assassination attempts, imprisonments, and shipwrecks all while inventing new language and concepts for faithfully translating Jesuss story for the Gentile world. In this pioneering new account, Wright celebrates Pauls humanity, arguing that this is the best context for understanding him and ultimately for appreciating how he invented new paradigms for how we understand Jesus. "The problem," Wright explains, "is that while Paul is central to any understanding of early Christianity, we cannot understand him without taking full account of the pre-Christian Jewish beliefs and hopes that he believed had been fulfilled in Jesus." Only when we consider Paul in this manner can we move on to understanding how he led the way for Christianity to conquer the Roman world. Author Biography N. T. Wright is the former bishop of Durham in the Church of England and one of the worlds leading Bible scholars. He is now serving as the Chair of New Testament and Early Christianity at the School of Divinity at the University of St. Andrews. For twenty years he taught New Testament studies at Cambridge, McGill, and Oxford Universities, and he has been featured on ABC News, Dateline, The Colbert Report, and Fresh Air. Wright is the award-winning author of Surprised by Scripture, The Case for the Psalms, How God Became King, Simply Jesus, After You Believe, Surprised by Hope, Simply Christian, Scripture and the Authority of God, The Meaning of Jesus (coauthored with Marcus Borg), as well as being the translator for The Kingdom New Testament. Review "An enthralling journey into the mind of Paul by one of the great theologians of our time, a work full of insight, depth and generosity of understanding." -- Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, author of Not in Gods Name"NT Wright takes the most controversial and influential author of scripture and does something remarkable: he humanizes Paul. I was hooked from the first page." -- Mike McHargue, author of Finding God in the Waves as co-host of The Liturgists Podcast"A compelling, erudite, and readable biography of the most seminal Christian theologian by one of todays most celebrated Paul interpreters." -- Miroslav Volf, Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology at Yale University and author of Flourishing"The most winsome feature is the way Wright paints Paul as a . . . three-dimensional, many-sided, complicated human being. Paul: A Biography is a bright, provocative, imaginative, and often brilliant book." -- The Gospel Coalition"Paul is a compelling modern biography that reveals the apostles 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." -- Englewood Review of Books "In eloquent and inviting prose, one of the worlds leading New Testament scholars retells the story behind the story, the story of the Apostle Paul. A master teacher here communicates Paul in language every reader can understand." -- Craig S. Keener, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of New Testament, Asbury Theological Seminary"The life of one of Christianitys founders is told by renowned biblical scholar N.T. Wright, who believes that in focusing on Pauls letters and theology, scholars and pastors have not considered Paul as a person and in the context of his times." -- Publishers Weekly"Written with the usual Wright combination of erudition, intuition, mature wit, and wisdom, Paul should serve us well as we seek to unlock the keys to the first great Christian theologian." -- Dr. Ben Witherington, III, Amos Professor of NT for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary"Wrights excellent book not only brings Paul to life but places that life in the complex and overlapping array of Jewish and non-Jewish communities, all set within the Roman empire." -- John Richardson, Emeritus Professor of Classics, University of Edinburgh"Brings alive not only Paul but also the communities where he formed churches and the religious ideas swirling around them. . . . This highly readable volume gives those interested in biblical history something to argue about and plenty to ponder." -- Booklist (starred review)"Nobody who preaches on Paul or ever interested in Pauls life and message will want to miss this treatment of him by N.T. Wright. It sheds fresh light on Pauls ministry, theology and personhood, and it does so in a gripping and readable way." -- John Ortberg, Senior Pastor of Menlo Church"Wright draws from a lifetime of study to construct this useful biography. Accessible and engrossing . . . Wright looks to the realities of what Paul dealt with . . . anxieties, broken relationships, beatings, imprisonments [revealing] a very human Paul. . . . An excellent introduction." -- Kirkus (starred review)"C. S. Lewis spoke of three artistically construed figures who jump off the page--Platos Socrates, Boswells Johnson, and the evangelists Jesus. I am tempted to add a fourth candidate, having encountered Tom Wrights careful, tender, and bracing enfleshment of the apostle Paul!" -- Edith M. Humphrey, William F. Orr Professor of New Testament, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary"As lucid as it is salient, this book is a must-read for all readers of the New Testament and all interpreters of early Christianity." -- Paul N. Anderson, author of From Crisis to Christ"Walking a fine line between presenting a fresh perspective in Pauline theology and reworking the Pauline corpus according to his own biblical theology, Wrights work, although intended for the informed layperson, will spark much debate among scholars and students." -- Library Journal"One of Wrights best books . . . Eloquent and moving." -- Bible and Culture"A very deep dive into Paul. Professor Wright has such a gift in taking truth and presenting it [so] it just comes alive. I cant say enough about it. I love the book" -- Relevant Radio"The great N.T. Wright [offers] this grand biography of Paul. An exciting book." -- The Eric Metaxas Show"In his monumental, meticulously detailed and elegant study, Wright presents a fascinating portrait of a man who went from persecuting Christians to being their biggest advocate." -- BookPage"A fresh look at the Jewish heritage and the essential place in Christian history of the man converted on the road to Damascus." -- Tampa Bay Times"Substantive yet accessible, Paul provides a 432-page exploration of the Apostles beginnings, his missionary journeys, his struggles and passion, and much more." -- The Christian Post"Compelling . . . a magnificent biography worthy of a wide readership." -- Church Times Review Quote "In eloquent and inviting prose, one of the worlds leading New Testament scholars retells the story behind the story, the story of the Apostle Paul. A master teacher here communicates Paul in language every reader can understand." Details ISBN0061730599 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc ISBN-10 0061730599 ISBN-13 9780061730597 Format Paperback Subtitle A Biography Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DEWEY 225.92 Pages 480 Year 2020 Short Title Paul Language English Publication Date 2020-02-18 US Release Date 2020-02-18 UK Release Date 2020-02-18 Author N.t. Wright Alternative 9780062834195 Audience General Imprint Collins AU Release Date 2020-03-12 NZ Release Date 2020-03-12 Imprint US HarperOne Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126846438;

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