Paul for Everyone: Romans, Part One: Chapters 1-8

N. T. Wright

Jan 2004 · Westminster John Knox Press

About this ebook

Enlarged print edition now available! Writing in an approachable and anecdotal style, Tom Wright helps us see the great sweep of this letter. Romans has long been viewed as the book above all in which Paul puts forth the basic doctrines of the faith, and the picture of God's life for us. It is the classic setting-out of the Gospel.

Tom Wright has undertaken a tremendous task: to provide guides to all the books of the New Testament, and to include in them his own translation of the entire text. Each short passage is followed by a highly readable discussion with background information, useful explanations and suggestions, and thoughts as to how the text can be relevant to our lives today. A glossary is included at the back of the book. The series is suitable for group study, personal study, or daily devotions.

Ratings and reviews

A worthy endevour: one of the foremost Biblical scholars presenting us with comments and interpretation for the common man. This is a decidely untechnical approach to Romans. Wright of course hits some of his favorite themes in the course of this book. The approach is simple: author's own translation of passage, introductory story/vignette, comments, application. If I were editor, I would ask him to add a 1-2 sentence prayer at the end of each section. Worthwhile read for any preacher.

About the author

N. T. Wright is the Chair in New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. He is the former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England and is a prolific author and noted New Testament scholar. His books include Scripture and the Authority of God, Surprised by Hope, Simply Christian, and Evil and the Justice of God.