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Jesus Victory of God V2: Christian Origins And The Question Of God
By N. T. Wright
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Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5 (142 ratings)
Length: 606 pages
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- Fortress Press
- Released:
- Feb 7, 1997
- ISBN:
- 9781451414974
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In this highly anticipated volume, N. T. Wright focuses directly on the historical Jesus: Who was he? What did he say? And what did he mean by it?
Wright begins by showing how the questions posed by Albert Schweitzer a century ago remain central today. Then he sketches a profile of Jesus in terms of his prophetic praxis, h
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Jesus Victory of God V2: Christian Origins And The Question Of God
By N. T. Wright
Ratings:
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5 (142 ratings)
Length: 606 pages
Description
In this highly anticipated volume, N. T. Wright focuses directly on the historical Jesus: Who was he? What did he say? And what did he mean by it?
Wright begins by showing how the questions posed by Albert Schweitzer a century ago remain central today. Then he sketches a profile of Jesus in terms of his prophetic praxis, h
- Publisher:
- Fortress Press
- Released:
- Feb 7, 1997
- ISBN:
- 9781451414974
- Format:
- Book
About the author
N. T. Wright, one of the world’s leading Bible scholars, is the chair of New Testament and Early Christianity at the School of Divinity at the University of St. Andrews, an Anglican bishop, and bestselling author. Featured on ABC News, The Colbert Report, Dateline, and Fresh Air, Wright is the award-winning author of Simply Good News, Simply Jesus, Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, How God Became King, Scripture and the Authority of God, Surprised by Scripture, and The Case for the Psalms, as well as the recent translation of the New Testament The Kingdom New Testament and the much heralded series Christian Origins and the Question of God.
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aevaughn
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Excellent book, although as may be expected from N.T. Wright this is not a book for the faint of heart. It is well worth the effort though. Wright deals with difficult questions and gives answers using a consistent and I believe sound methodology. Overall, I think this book is well worth reading and is a valuable resource for understanding more about Jesus' mission here on Earth.
aevaughn
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Excellent book, although as may be expected from N.T. Wright this is not a book for the faint of heart. It is well worth the effort though. Wright deals with difficult questions and gives answers using a consistent and I believe sound methodology. Overall, I think this book is well worth reading and is a valuable resource for understanding more about Jesus' mission here on Earth.
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deusvitae
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Overall the most realistic portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth as the Christ displayed in the Gospels yet recognizable as a Second Temple Galilean Jewish male. Wright begins by laying out the territory, the history of interpretation of Jesus as it has played out over the past two hundred or so years, locates his own work in that history (as part of the third quest), and begins his critique of the major positions.He then explores Jesus' ministry and death in detail and sees how it can be made comprehensible in a Second Temple Jewish context (similarity) yet at the same time represent something new (dissimilarity). He explores themes of the parables, the ethical instruction, the Kingdom, the sign-acts, and whether and how Jesus expected to die. He helpfully refocuses the apocalyptic of the Gospels away from end of the world expectations and locates it in terms of YHWH bringing forth judgment on His people, and sees His own vocation as the means by which YHWH would bring His reign to earth. One might quibble with a narrow contextual focus, presuming that there would be no further message to generations beyond, and disagree in terms of various details or points of identification, but the overall trend and thrust is hard to dismiss.Thorough, always engaging with fellow scholars over the generations, witty, sharp-tongued at times, but absolutely worth the exploration. Highly recommended.
deusvitae
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars(5/5)
Overall the most realistic portrayal of Jesus of Nazareth as the Christ displayed in the Gospels yet recognizable as a Second Temple Galilean Jewish male. Wright begins by laying out the territory, the history of interpretation of Jesus as it has played out over the past two hundred or so years, locates his own work in that history (as part of the third quest), and begins his critique of the major positions.He then explores Jesus' ministry and death in detail and sees how it can be made comprehensible in a Second Temple Jewish context (similarity) yet at the same time represent something new (dissimilarity). He explores themes of the parables, the ethical instruction, the Kingdom, the sign-acts, and whether and how Jesus expected to die. He helpfully refocuses the apocalyptic of the Gospels away from end of the world expectations and locates it in terms of YHWH bringing forth judgment on His people, and sees His own vocation as the means by which YHWH would bring His reign to earth. One might quibble with a narrow contextual focus, presuming that there would be no further message to generations beyond, and disagree in terms of various details or points of identification, but the overall trend and thrust is hard to dismiss.Thorough, always engaging with fellow scholars over the generations, witty, sharp-tongued at times, but absolutely worth the exploration. Highly recommended.
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phil76-1
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Outstanding book - first he deals with the history of 'the quest for the historical Jesus' and then he examines the key texts in the NT as interpreted along the lines he proposes. Essentially, he follows along the lines of E P Sanders in putting the emphasis on the kingdom as a hope of a renewed Israel - realised eschatology but without the other-worldly emphasis of Sweitzer. He interprets some familiar texts as apocalyptic in style and suggests that the message was radical and subversive. Much food for thought here.
phil76-1
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars(5/5)
Outstanding book - first he deals with the history of 'the quest for the historical Jesus' and then he examines the key texts in the NT as interpreted along the lines he proposes. Essentially, he follows along the lines of E P Sanders in putting the emphasis on the kingdom as a hope of a renewed Israel - realised eschatology but without the other-worldly emphasis of Sweitzer. He interprets some familiar texts as apocalyptic in style and suggests that the message was radical and subversive. Much food for thought here.
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bjmjhunter
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An excellent study of the historical Jesus. Wright argues, conclusively in my opinion, for the viability of the New Testament Jesus as a credible historical figure. A very readable, if extensively footnoted book. Wright's major thesis is that the Jesus of the NT and the Jesus of history are one and the same person, fully human, as a first centruy apocalyptic prophet, and Messiah, and fully God as the only one who can do and be for Israel what only Yahweh can do and be for Israel. Truly a great read!
bjmjhunter
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars(5/5)
An excellent study of the historical Jesus. Wright argues, conclusively in my opinion, for the viability of the New Testament Jesus as a credible historical figure. A very readable, if extensively footnoted book. Wright's major thesis is that the Jesus of the NT and the Jesus of history are one and the same person, fully human, as a first centruy apocalyptic prophet, and Messiah, and fully God as the only one who can do and be for Israel what only Yahweh can do and be for Israel. Truly a great read!
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arctic1stranger
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Wright cuts through a lot of the nonsense in current Jesus studies, with a hardnoses approach that takes the text seriously, but which engages well with modern scholarship. My only complaint is that he raises an excellent question (We know why Jesus died--Why did Jesus live?) but I think he punts when it comes to an answer. But given the depth of material he offers, this is a small criticism.
arctic1stranger
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars(4/5)
Wright cuts through a lot of the nonsense in current Jesus studies, with a hardnoses approach that takes the text seriously, but which engages well with modern scholarship. My only complaint is that he raises an excellent question (We know why Jesus died--Why did Jesus live?) but I think he punts when it comes to an answer. But given the depth of material he offers, this is a small criticism.
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slaveofone_1
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One of the greatest books on Jesus I have ever read... A Critical Realist (and New Perspectivist) approach to the Quest for the Historical Jesus. A historical analysis of first century Judaism(s) and how Jesus fit inside of and subverted it(them). Wright takes on 100 years of Jesus scholarship, outlines the flaws and successes, and stands upon the shoulders of giants to bring us to new heights in understanding the life (but also the death) of Jesus. Although a technical and scholastic book that may overwhelm the uninitiated, Wright invests his writing with creativity, wit, and an erudite mastery of the texts and their relationship that leaves you begging for more.
slaveofone_1
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars(5/5)
One of the greatest books on Jesus I have ever read... A Critical Realist (and New Perspectivist) approach to the Quest for the Historical Jesus. A historical analysis of first century Judaism(s) and how Jesus fit inside of and subverted it(them). Wright takes on 100 years of Jesus scholarship, outlines the flaws and successes, and stands upon the shoulders of giants to bring us to new heights in understanding the life (but also the death) of Jesus. Although a technical and scholastic book that may overwhelm the uninitiated, Wright invests his writing with creativity, wit, and an erudite mastery of the texts and their relationship that leaves you begging for more.
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