Overview
In the midst of many well-publicized and controversial books on Jesus, N. T. Wright's lectures and writings have been widely recognized for providing a fresh, provocative, and credible portrait. Originally published in 1999 and with a new introduction in 2015, The Challenge of Jesus presents an accessible introduction to the ""quest for the historical Jesus"" and why it matters for the Christian faith. Out of his own commitment to both historical scholarship and Christian ministry, Wright challenges us to roll up our sleeves and take seriously the study of the historical Jesus. He writes, ""Many Christians have been, frankly, sloppy in their thinking and talking about Jesus, and hence, sadly, in their praying and in their practice of discipleship. . . . Only by hard, historical work can we move toward a fuller comprehension of what the Gospels themselves were trying to say."" This classic work is now available as part of the IVP Signature Collection, which features special editions of iconic books in celebration of the seventy-fifth anniversary of InterVarsity Press.
Full Product Details
Author: N. T. Wright
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Imprint: Inter-Varsity Press,US
Dimensions:
Width: 14.00cm
, Height: 1.80cm
, Length: 21.60cm
Weight: 0.263kg
ISBN: 9780830848713
ISBN 10: 0830848711
Pages: 216
Publication Date: 17 August 2021
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
"""Wright has produced a work of frankly evangelical faith with strong historical integrity, because both are necessary for serious study, uncomfortable as that may be. . . . A refreshing and inspiring read for those who take both conservative faith and historical scholarship seriously. Recommended for academic and public libraries."" -- Library Journal, January 2000 ""This superb addition to Wright's oeuvre will prove fruitful reading for neophytes as well as for those already familiar with his approach."" -- Publishers Weekly"
""This superb addition to Wright's oeuvre will prove fruitful reading for neophytes as well as for those already familiar with his approach."" -- Publishers Weekly
"""This superb addition to Wright's oeuvre will prove fruitful reading for neophytes as well as for those already familiar with his approach.""--Publishers Weekly ""Wright has produced a work of frankly evangelical faith with strong historical integrity, because both are necessary for serious study, uncomfortable as that may be. . . . A refreshing and inspiring read for those who take both conservative faith and historical scholarship seriously. Recommended for academic and public libraries.""--Library Journal, January 2000"
This superb addition to Wright's oeuvre will prove fruitful reading for neophytes as well as for those already familiar with his approach. --Publishers Weekly Wright has produced a work of frankly evangelical faith with strong historical integrity, because both are necessary for serious study, uncomfortable as that may be. . . . A refreshing and inspiring read for those who take both conservative faith and historical scholarship seriously. Recommended for academic and public libraries. --Library Journal, January 2000
Author Information
N. T. Wright is a prolific author and respected theologian. Formerly bishop of Durham in England, he is research professor of New Testament and early Christianity at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. His books include Simply Christian, Jesus and the Victory of God, and the magisterial Paul and the Faithfulness of God.
