N.T. Wright - The Challenge of Acts - NEW BOOK

A new and inviting introduction to the Acts of the Apostles from New Testament scholar and theologian N. T. Wright.

"Readers of all kinds... will benefit from this engaging study."
—Jeannine K. Brown, Bethel Seminary

"Wright presents his insights in a highly readable, engaging, and often witty way."
—Craig S. Keener, Asbury Theological Seminary

"A good, accessible study of Acts... Read it—you will benefit."
—Steve Walton, Trinity College, Bristol

"Wright skillfully guides readers through the expansive and exciting Acts of the Apostles."
—Todd D. Still, Baylor University

"Offers numerous insights into the practical and theological relevance of Acts for Christians today."
—David M. Moffitt, University of St. Andrews

"A vigorous and exhilarating exposition of the Acts of the Apostles."
—Loveday Alexander, University of Sheffield

Acts is a substantial book. It sits right in the middle of the New Testament, looking back to the four Gospels and ahead to the mission of the early church. It provides a framework for our understanding of the letters; but it does more than that. Acts offers a sophisticated and nuanced view of what it means to think of the gospel of Jesus, Israel's Messiah, going out into the world over which Israel's Messiah claims the status of Lord.

This Christian movement and thinking, detailed in Acts, entailed confronting the wider culture of the Greek and Roman world, as well as the culture of the Jewish world, which provides us today with an important message as we ourselves face new questions about gospel and contemporary culture.

From the renowned author of Into the Heart of Romans, N. T. Wright brings to the book of Acts his expert's eye on theological nuance and cultural context, distilling it down into an introductory commentary, perfect for anyone looking to take their own reading a little deeper and discover the profound (and often forgotten) potential of the church and the Way of Jesus Christ.

[shinchosun]

great, thank you Dr. Wright for writing this book . I will read it.

[robertcain]

At the beginning of Acts, it seems, the apostles did not fully understand the Kingdom of God. Rather, they were learning and receiving revelation and understanding of it, as they progressed. It also seems, from his early letters addressed to the Jews, John hadn't, at that time, understood that Jesus also came to save Gentiles.