Together they decided how to present the results. Bird selected, condensed, and supplemented what Wright had written. Those familiar with his Justification: God’s Plan & Paul’s Vision and some of his other works will hear echoes of his views on other crucial theological topics.īeyond condensing, Bird adds his own twists at various points (and tempers or challenges some of Wright’s views). The present volume includes excerpts not only from this series, but also from sections from popular-level books such as Surprised by Hope and his New Testament for Everyone commentary series. How did this joint effort come about? As they explain in the Preface, Bird took on the task of condensing and editing Wright’s massive project, “Christian Origins and the Question of God” (four volumes to date with two more planned). Wright has now “retired” to Wycliff Hall, Oxford, UK Bird is academic dean and lecturer in theology and New Testament at Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia. Few, if any, books emerge from careers with such a combined output.

What’s he got to say now? To this point, he’s said a lot! The book jacket asserts that Wright has produced over eighty books, while his co-author Michael Bird has written or edited more than thirty! And that’s not including their combined scholarly articles and essays. (Tom) Wright appears on a new book, biblical cognoscenti stand up and take notice.

London: SPCK Grand Rapids: Zondervan Academic, 2019.

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