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This is a fine collection of pieces focusing on how we (particularly americans) may misread key texts. While all the topics discussed in this book may not peak your interest as much as others he does cover, it nonetheless is an enjoyable and stimulati... Read More
Tom wright's new book is a critique of the post-enlightenment worldview that is centered upon the foundation of the ancient philosophy first espoused by the greek epicurus.
The book is comprised of twelve essays originally presented or given as addresses over the period 2004-2013. Feel free to skip around and just read the essays of most interest to you. This is an easy read and the book entices the reader to engage with... Read More
Altogether a great read from n. This, in my opinion, is not a bad thing, as most of the hermeneutical work behind n. Is behind him.
Surprised by scripture is a collection of papers and addresses given by n. Wright. Good for anyone wondering how scripture fits in today's world, or just a book on the shelf to serve as a primer for some diverse practical theology.
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Taking lectures from a variety of topics he weaves a tale of two cultures epicureanism and the pagan world contrasted with the ... Read More
Its a mustread as far as i am concerned
Packaging/appearance
Wright is like moses calling out the the egyptian pharaoh of contemporary theology saying let my people go
Competitiveness
Wright’s reason because of the powerful influence that the american culture in the rest of the world
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This is a short collection of n
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Wrights reflections on a variety of questions confronted by christian believers today
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The book consists of 12 highly insightful wellwritten essays on a variety of present day issues
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While this book is somewhat repetitive he explains why in the introduction the messages that it delivers need to be repeated
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I particularly enjoyed the places where he brought out the underlying negligence of modern protestantism to read the text in its context and the subsequent misunderstandings that ensued
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If your looking for answers and dialogue on some of the contemporary issues of the day and what the bible has to say on it from a man who has been helping people sort through the issues
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Really good thought provoking book on some complicated topics within the church
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Based on lectures given in the us and abroad each chapter is a standalone topic
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