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In *Simply Jesus*, N. T. Wright—an Anglican bishop, New Testament scholar, and bestselling author—draws on a lifetime of study to present a clear portrait of Jesus for a general audience. He questions long‑standing controversies over Jesus’ humanity, divinity, miracles, and historicity, suggesting that such debates have obscured the true narrative found in the Gospels. Wright invites readers to hear the story of the carpenter’s son from Nazareth as if for the first time, emphasizing that the central claims and achievements of Jesus are both larger and more urgent than often recognized. He argues that many churches have reduced the kingdom of God to private piety, the cross to moral comfort, and Easter to a celebratory conclusion, thereby missing the profound challenge Jesus poses. As the church confronts contemporary issues, Wright offers a vision of Jesus that is contemporary, relevant, and transformative.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Christianity
Authors: N. T. Wright
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