Spiritual and Religious
by Tom Wright | Book Summary
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Author: Tom Wright
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As Christians in the West wrestle with these developments, they must remember two truths:
"The present book is written to draw attention to the ways in which various forms of paganism have once against become prominent in our world." (p. viii) Additionally, the aim of this book is to suggest that the "living God has been equipping the church in a variety of ways" (p. viii). The gospel will not succumb to pagan forces. As a starting point, we must recognize that when neo-pagan people insist that they are spiritual but not religious, they are in fact both spiritual and religious. This religion may not be practiced in a church building, but neo-pagans actively worship gods like Mammon, Aphrodite, and Mars. |
N.T. Wright was the Bishop of Durham, England, and affiliated with the Anglican Church. He is also the senior research fellow at the University of Oxford.
A prolific author and New Testament scholar, Wright has authored over thirty books including Surprised by Hope, The Last Word, Simply Christian, Paul and the Faithfulness of God, and The Resurrection of the Son of God.
Wright is typically thought to be one of the most influential biblical scholars in the world, and is particularly known for his contributions to Pauline studies. He is considered one of the leading voices in what has come to be known as the "New Perspective on Paul."
Spiritual and Religious
by Tom Wright
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | Tom Wright |
| Publisher | SPCK |
| Date | 2017 (Originally published 1992) |
| Pages | 170 |
Overview:
"The challenges facing today's church often seem insuperable." (p. vii) Church attendance has dwindled. Christian values have largely been abandoned. Even more disturbing is the fact that "many forms of paganism are now on the rise" (p. vii).
As Christians in the West wrestle with these developments, they must remember two truths:
- The world at the time of Jesus and the apostles was thoroughly pagan.
- The apostles proclaimed good news about Jesus, believing that Jesus was sovereign over "all the powers of the pagan world" (p. vii).
"The present book is written to draw attention to the ways in which various forms of paganism have once against become prominent in our world." (p. viii) Additionally, the aim of this book is to suggest that the "living God has been equipping the church in a variety of ways" (p. viii). The gospel will not succumb to pagan forces.
As a starting point, we must recognize that when neo-pagan people insist that they are spiritual but not religious, they are in fact both spiritual and religious. This religion may not be practiced in a church building, but neo-pagans actively worship gods like Mammon, Aphrodite, and Mars.
N.T. Wright was the Bishop of Durham, England, and affiliated with the Anglican Church. He is also the senior research fellow at the University of Oxford.
A prolific author and New Testament scholar, Wright has authored over thirty books including Surprised by Hope, The Last Word, Simply Christian, Paul and the Faithfulness of God, and The Resurrection of the Son of God.
Wright is typically thought to be one of the most influential biblical scholars in the world, and is particularly known for his contributions to Pauline studies. He is considered one of the leading voices in what has come to be known as the "New Perspective on Paul."