Simply Christian
by N.T. Wright | Book Summary
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Author: N.T. Wright
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The Christian faith recognizes that the longing for justice, spirituality, relationships, and beauty does not mean that people are broken. Rather, they are good desires instilled in man because we are made in the image of God. The God of the Bible, who created everything, has a plan to redeem the world and set everything right. Through His Son's life, death, and resurrection God inaugurated His new creation where justice will be served, God will dwell with man, relationships will be restored, and the beauty of creation will reach its full potential. This plan includes the redemption of a people who are a part of the community called the church, who are called to worship God, commune with Him in prayer, and be a part of God's grand story of redemption. |
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, 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."
Simply Christian
by N.T. Wright
[ Book Summary ]
| Author | N.T. Wright |
| Publisher | HarperOne |
| Date | 2006 |
| Pages | 256 |
Overview:
Why do we expect justice? Why do we long for companionship? Why does creation seem imperfect? These perennial questions of mankind are echoes of a voice that point beyond ourselves. Christianity, in its simplest form, answers these questions.
The Christian faith recognizes that the longing for justice, spirituality, relationships, and beauty does not mean that people are broken. Rather, they are good desires instilled in man because we are made in the image of God.
The God of the Bible, who created everything, has a plan to redeem the world and set everything right. Through His Son's life, death, and resurrection God inaugurated His new creation where justice will be served, God will dwell with man, relationships will be restored, and the beauty of creation will reach its full potential.
This plan includes the redemption of a people who are a part of the community called the church, who are called to worship God, commune with Him in prayer, and be a part of God's grand story of redemption.
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, 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."