The New Testament and the People of God
Book 1 in the series:Christian Origins and the Question of God
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"The New Testament and the People of God" by N.T. Wright is the first book in a multivolume work on New Testament history and theology. The book sets the stage for the later volumes by laying a foundational groundwork within its historical context. Wright aims to unite New Testament history and theology, emphasizing the importance of understanding the New Testament within appropriate contexts and through a critical realist epistemology. The author discusses the history of first-century Judaism and early Christianity, exploring their stories, symbols, practices, beliefs, and hopes, and how they have shaped the worldview of the communities.
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This first volume in the series Christian Origins and the Question of God provides a historical, theological, and literary study of first-century Judaism and Christianity. Wright offers a preliminary discussion of the meaning of the word god within those cultures, as he explores the ways in which developing an understanding of those first-century cultures are of relevance for the modern world.
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