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The first volume of his acclaimed series ¿Christian Origins and the Question of God' which comprehensively addresses the historical and theological questions surrounding the origins of Christianity. Wright's work has played a significant role in challenging prevailing assumptions relating to the religious thought of first-century Jews.
List of contents
Ways in to the Text Who was Nicholas Wright? What does The New Testament and the People of God Say? Why does The New Testament and the People of God Matter? Section 1: Influences Module 1: The Author and the Historical Context Module 2: Academic Context Module 3: The Problem Module 4: The Author's Contribution Section 2: Ideas Module 5: Main Ideas Module 6: Secondary Ideas Module 7: Achievement Module 8: Place in the Author's Work Section 3: Impact Module 9: The First Responses Module 10: The Evolving Debate Module 11: Impact and Influence Today Module 12: Where Next? Glossary of Terms People Mentioned in the Text Works Cited
About the author
A native of Denver, Colorado,
Benjamin Laird currently serves as Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. His PhD research from University of Aberdeen examined the collection, publication, and early circulation of the Apostle Paul's writings in early Christianity.
Summary
The first volume of his acclaimed series ‘Christian Origins and the Question of God’ which comprehensively addresses the historical and theological questions surrounding the origins of Christianity. Wright’s work has played a significant role in challenging prevailing assumptions relating to the religious thought of first-century Jews.
