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Paul : a biography, N.T. Wright

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"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 theology-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 church'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 Paul's letters and theology that they have too often overlooked the essence of the man'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 apostle's writings, thoughts, and ideas and helps us see them in a fresh, innovative way. Paul is a compelling modern biography that reveals the apostle's greater role in Christian history-as an inventor of new paradigms for how we understand Jesus and what he accomplished-and celebrates his stature as one of the most effective and influential intellectuals in human history."--Publisher's description
Language
eng
Work
Publication
Edition
First edition.
Extent
xiii, 464 pages
Contents
  • Into Europe
  • Athens
  • Corinth I
  • Ephesus I
  • Ephesus II
  • Corinth II
  • Jerusalem again
  • Part Three. The sea, the sea:
  • From Caesarea to Rome - and beyond?
  • Challenge of Paul
  • Part One. Beginnings:
  • Zeal
  • Damascus
  • Arabia and Tarsus
  • Antioch
  • Part Two, Herald of the king:
  • Cyprus and Galatia
  • Antioch and Jerusalem
Isbn
9780061730580
Instance
Label
Paul : a biography
Title
Paul
Title remainder
a biography
Statement of responsibility
N.T. Wright
Creator
Author
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
"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 theology-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 church'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 Paul's letters and theology that they have too often overlooked the essence of the man'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 apostle's writings, thoughts, and ideas and helps us see them in a fresh, innovative way. Paul is a compelling modern biography that reveals the apostle's greater role in Christian history-as an inventor of new paradigms for how we understand Jesus and what he accomplished-and celebrates his stature as one of the most effective and influential intellectuals in human history."--Publisher's description
Summary
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 theology—transforming a faith and changing the world
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Writing style
Biography type
individual biography
http://library.link/vocab/ext/novelist/bookUI
10622484
Cataloging source
DLC
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Wright, N. T.
Dewey number
  • 225.92
  • B
Illustrations
maps
Index
index present
LC call number
BS2506.3
LC item number
.W749 2018
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
bibliography
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True
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  • Paul
  • Paul
  • Church history
  • Christianity
  • RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Paul's Letters
  • BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Religious
  • HISTORY / Ancient / Rome
  • Paul
  • Christianity
Target audience
adult
Label
Paul : a biography, N.T. Wright
Instantiates
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages [435]-446) and indexes
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
  • Into Europe
  • Athens
  • Corinth I
  • Ephesus I
  • Ephesus II
  • Corinth II
  • Jerusalem again
  • Part Three. The sea, the sea:
  • From Caesarea to Rome - and beyond?
  • Challenge of Paul
  • Part One. Beginnings:
  • Zeal
  • Damascus
  • Arabia and Tarsus
  • Antioch
  • Part Two, Herald of the king:
  • Cyprus and Galatia
  • Antioch and Jerusalem
Control code
21288390
Dimensions
24 cm
Edition
First edition.
Extent
xiii, 464 pages
Isbn
9780061730580
Lccn
2017027846
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
n
Other physical details
maps
System control number
(OCoLC)988858994
Label
Paul : a biography, N.T. Wright
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages [435]-446) and indexes
Carrier category
volume
Carrier category code
nc
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type code
txt
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Contents
  • Into Europe
  • Athens
  • Corinth I
  • Ephesus I
  • Ephesus II
  • Corinth II
  • Jerusalem again
  • Part Three. The sea, the sea:
  • From Caesarea to Rome - and beyond?
  • Challenge of Paul
  • Part One. Beginnings:
  • Zeal
  • Damascus
  • Arabia and Tarsus
  • Antioch
  • Part Two, Herald of the king:
  • Cyprus and Galatia
  • Antioch and Jerusalem
Control code
21288390
Dimensions
24 cm
Edition
First edition.
Extent
xiii, 464 pages
Isbn
9780061730580
Lccn
2017027846
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
n
Other physical details
maps
System control number
(OCoLC)988858994

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