Paul: A Biography, by N. T. Wright, Paperback

In this definitive biography, renowned Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and bestselling author N.T. Wright provides a radical look at the apostle Paul, illuminating the humanity and remarkable achievements of this intellectual who created the framework for Christian theology, transforming a faith and the 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 on of the most widely cited saints of the church. His influence on Christianity was profound, but N. T. Wright argues that Bible scholars and pastors have focused too much attention on Paul's letters and theology, while overlooking the essence of the man's life and the unlikelihood of what he achieved.

 

For 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 suggests that our knowledge of Paul and appreciation for his legacy cannot be complete without an understanding of his Jewish heritage. Providing a thoughtful, in-depth exploration of the human and intellectual drama that shaped Paul, Wright sheds greater clarity of the apostle's writings, thoughts, and ideas and helps us see them in a fresh and innovative way.

 

Paul is a compelling modern biography that shows the greater role the apostle had 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.

 

Chapters include:

 

Part One: Beginnings

- Zeal

- Damascus

- Arabia and Tarsus

- Antioch

Part Two: Herald of the King

- Cyprus and Galatia

- Antioch and Jerusalem

- Into Europe

- Athens

- Corinth I

- Ephesus I

- Ephesus II

- Corinth II

- Jerusalem Again

- From Caesarea to Rome—and Beyond?

- The Challenge of Paul

In this definitive biography, renowned Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and bestselling author N.T. Wright provides a radical look at the apostle Paul, illuminating the humanity and remarkable achievements of this intellectual who created the framework for Christian theology, transforming a faith and the 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 on of the most widely cited saints of the church. His influence on Christianity was profound, but N. T. Wright argues that Bible scholars and pastors have focused too much attention on Paul's letters and theology, while overlooking the essence of the man's life and the unlikelihood of what he achieved.

Paul is a compelling modern biography that shows the greater role the apostle had 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.

Chapters include:

Part One: Beginnings
- Zeal
- Damascus
- Arabia and Tarsus
- Antioch
Part Two: Herald of the King
- Cyprus and Galatia
- Antioch and Jerusalem
- Into Europe
- Athens
- Corinth I
- Ephesus I
- Ephesus II
- Corinth II
- Jerusalem Again
- From Caesarea to Rome—and Beyond?
- The Challenge of Paul