N T Wright offers reflections on the Sunday readings in the Revised Common Lectionary for Year B. This book brings together his widely read columns in the Church Times, and also contains new pieces, to cover all the Sundays and major festivals. Scholarship, history and insights into the world and language of the Bible are woven together to give a deeper understanding of the Word of the Lord. This book will be invaluable to anyone who wants to gather their thoughts in preparation for Sunday worship, or for regular Bible study throughout the year.
N T Wright offers reflections on the Sunday readings in the Revised Common Lectionary for Year B. This book brings together his widely read columns in...
Illness and suffering in the ancient world were regularly regarded as signs of divine displeasure. In 2 Corinthians, we see evidence of Paul's own suffering. The difficulties and pain he endured could be interpreted as God's punishment. Not so, says Paul.
Illness and suffering in the ancient world were regularly regarded as signs of divine displeasure. In 2 Corinthians, we see evidence of Paul's own suf...
The guides in this series are designed to help readers understand the Bible in fresh ways under the guidance of one of the world's leading New Testament scholars. Thoughtful questions, prayer suggestions, and useful background and cultural information are provided.
The guides in this series are designed to help readers understand the Bible in fresh ways under the guidance of one of the world's leading New Testame...
The guides in this series are designed to help the reader understand the Bible in fresh ways under the guidance of one of the world's leading New Testament scholars. Thoughtful questions, prayer suggestions, and useful background and cultural information are offered.
The guides in this series are designed to help the reader understand the Bible in fresh ways under the guidance of one of the world's leading New Test...
ber die Person des Apostels Paulus gehen die Meinungen heute genauso weit auseinander wie im 1. Jh.: Fr die einen ist er ein gefhrlicher religiser Scharlatan, fr die anderen der grte Lehrer der Christenheit. Doch worum ging es ihm wirklich? Was war sein Evangelium ? Was dachte er ber Jesus? Wieso war seine Lehre fr das antike Heidentum so eine Herausforderung und was war seine Botschaft fr die Juden? Was meinte er mit Rechtfertigung ?
ber die Person des Apostels Paulus gehen die Meinungen heute genauso weit auseinander wie im 1. Jh.: Fr die einen ist er ein gefhrlicher religiser Sch...
There is a very simple and fundamental concept. to much of probability and statistics that can be conveyed using the following problem. PROBLEM. Assume a finite set (universe) of N units where A of the units have a particular attribute. The value of N is known while the value of A is unknown. If a proper subset (sample) of size n is selected randomly and a of the units in the subset are observed to have the particular attribute, what can be said about the unknown value of A? The problem is not new and almost anyone can describe several situations where a particular problem could be presented...
There is a very simple and fundamental concept. to much of probability and statistics that can be conveyed using the following problem. PROBLEM. Assum...
Tom Wright examines these reactions to the virus and finds them wanting. Instead, he invites you to consider a different way of seeing and responding - a way that draws on the teachings and examples of scripture, and above all on the way of living, thinking and praying revealed to us by Jesus.
Tom Wright examines these reactions to the virus and finds them wanting. Instead, he invites you to consider a different way of seeing and responding ...
