N.T. Wright (Nicholas Thomas Wright) is a British New Testament scholar, Pauline theologian, and Anglican bishop. He is a prolific author and speaker widely considered to be one of the most influential Christian theologians of our time.
N.T. Wright was born in 1948 in Morpeth, Northumberland, England.
He studied at Exeter College, Oxford University, and was ordained as a priest in the Church of England in 1975.
From 2003 to 2010, he served as Bishop of Durham, the fourth-highest ranking bishop in the Church of England.
He has authored over 80 books, including academic monographs as well as popular works like his 'Christian Origins and the Question of God' series.
Wright has gained a significant following among both scholars and laypeople for his emphasis on the historical context of Scripture and his integration of historical research with theological interpretation.
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This is the first book in N.T. Wright's 'Christian Origins and the Question of God' series, and provides a comprehensive overview of the historical and social context of the New Testament.
An accessible introduction to Christian theology, 'Simply Christian' presents a vision of Christianity that emphasizes its beauty, mystery, and relevance for modern life.
In 'Surprised by Hope', Wright presents a vision of what the Christian hope of resurrection means for the world, the church, and the individual believer.
N.T. Wright is known for his work as a New Testament scholar and theologian, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential Christian thinkers of our time.
The 'New Perspective on Paul' is a scholarly movement that seeks to re-examine traditional understandings of the Apostle Paul's letters in light of Second Temple Judaism and the historical context in which they were written. N.T. Wright is one of the foremost proponents of this perspective.
N.T. Wright's work is significant in part because of his emphasis on the historical and social context of Scripture, which has led to a more nuanced understanding of the biblical text. He has also emphasized the unity of the biblical narrative and the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, and has sought to articulate a vision of the Christian faith that is both intellectually compelling and pastorally relevant.
N.T. Wright's work has been influential in a number of contemporary theological debates, such as those surrounding the nature of justification, the role of the church in society, and the relationship between faith and reason. His emphasis on the historical and social context of Scripture has also been influential in biblical studies more broadly.
The 'third quest for the historical Jesus' is a scholarly movement that began in the 1980s and seeks to understand the life and teaching of Jesus of Nazareth within the historical and cultural context of first-century Palestine. N.T. Wright's work is often associated with this movement, as he has sought to situate Jesus within the broader Jewish and Greco-Roman world of his time.