Takeaway: We are actually supposed to be praying the Lord’s Prayer. I grew up reciting the Lord’s Prayer as part of worship. I have no idea when I memorized it, but it was probably when I was very young. About 10 years ago a friend published a book about the Lord’s Prayer (Living Prayer: The … Read more
Summary: Known primarily for his theological and biblical writing, NT Wright’s biographical work on Paul may be more helpful to understanding Wright’s perspective on Paul than anything else I have read. I have read a lot of NT Wright; none of the really big Paul books, but much of his books that are targeted outside … Read more
Summary: Jesus’ time on earth was more than just preparation for his death and resurrection. I originally bought How God Became King when it was on sale for Kindle nearly three years ago. At the time I was at the end of a long NT Wright kick and picked it up. Last week it was released as an … Read more
Summary: NT Wright, using his traditional tools of biblical narrative theology and 1st-century Jewish/Christian cultural understanding, assesses some of the areas where our understanding of the atonement differs from early Christian understanding of the atonement. The Day the Revolution Began: Reconsidering the Meaning of Jesus’s Crucifixion is most connected to Wright’s earlier Surprised by Hope. … Read more
Summary: A highly readable, brief look at the central practice of Christian worship. NT Wright is not only an incredibly prolific writer, he also seems to be continually updating his earlier books. The Meal Jesus Gave Us was originally published in 2002 and was revised this summer. Wright is known for his academic publishing, but this … Read more
Summary: Christianity is not just about the salvation event, it is also (or maybe primarily) about the life we live after the salvation event. Maybe it is my approaching middle age, but how we live as Christians is increasingly important to me. After reading seven Susan Howatch novels in the last 4 months, all of … Read more
Summary: Who we worship, and why we worship is central to the role of the church. Last month, NT Wright’s For All God’s Worth was on sale. For All God’s Worth is another book saved by the ebook revolution. It was published nearly 20 years ago and, while it is a decent little book, there … Read more
Summary: “The one true God has now taken charge of the world, in and through Jesus and his death and resurrection.” NT Wright is an author that many are excited about and many are frustrated by. There is good reason for both. NT Wright is a serious scholar and he has helped reinvigorate serious scholarship about … Read more
Summary: Wright at his best tells a new narrative about an old story. In this book too many issues cut short the narrative. I am an unabashed fan of NT Wright. I have read most of his popular level books (except the commentary series) and a few of his more academic oriented books. I appreciate … Read more
Takeaway: I do not know any book that takes the reading, study and importance of scripture more seriously than this book. I am a fan of NT Wright. Primarily because I so strongly appreciate his pastoral heart for the church and his desire to serve the church. He can be a controversial figure, in part because of … Read more