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

Paul: A Biography

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 theologyâ€”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 churchâ€™s 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 Paulâ€™s letters and theology that they have too often overlooked the essence of the manâ€™s 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 apostleâ€™s writings, thoughts, and ideas and helps us see them in a fresh, innovative way.Paul is a compelling modern biography that reveals the apostleâ€™s greater role in Christian historyâ€”as an inventor of new paradigms for how we understand Jesus and what he accomplishedâ€”and celebrates his stature as one of the most effective and influential intellectuals in human history.
Country USA
Brand HarperOne
Manufacturer HarperOne
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2020-02-18
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Brand	HarperOne
Manufacturer	HarperOne
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2020-02-18
Format	Kindle eBook

Paul: A Biography

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