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Paul for Everyone

1 Corinthians
By Tom Wright
Series: For Everyone Series: New Testament
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In Paul for Everyone, Tom Wright explores the essence of Christianity as more than just philosophy or spirituality—it is a transformative way of life inspired by the life-changing good news that profoundly affected the world. Drawing on his scholarly expertise and an engaging, anecdotal style, Wright brings to life Paul's powerful letters to the Corinthians. Written from prison facing death, these letters convey passionate guidance and support, including a heartfelt appeal to a slave-owner regarding a runaway, reflecting Paul's enduring influence on the early Christian faith.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in Christian theology, spiritual growth, and biblical studies, especially those seeking an accessible yet profound understanding of Paul's letters and their relevance today.

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Tom Wright has completed a series of guides to all the books of the New Testament, each with his own translation of the text. Each short passage is followed by a commentary with helpful background information. The format makes it appropriate also for daily study.

In a conversational and accessible voice, Tom Wright opens up the often confusing and metaphorical book of 1 Corinthians in this 'For Everyone' study

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What is Christianity? A philosophy? A set of ideas? A path to spirituality? A rule of life? Is it even a political agenda?

Christianity is none of these things, yet it includes and, indeed, gives energy to them all. Christianity is a way of life. It is rooted in the good news revealed by an event that rocked the world. And those who believe this good news and live by it experience deep and lasting change.

This is Paul's message to the Corinthians - and to us today.

Making use of his true scholar's understanding, yet writing in an approachable and anecdotal style, Tom Wright captures the dauntless power of these letters. They were written by Paul while in prison facing the possibility of imminent death, yet burn with undimmed passion. Paul seeks to help direct the growing faith where his influence might prove crucial, and writes a very personal letter to a slave-owner on behalf of a runaway.

Paul for Everyone combines Wright's profound insight and engaging style to provide readers with a deeper understanding of these powerful letters from Paul.

Series: For Everyone Series: New Testament

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780281071944

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 March 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SPCK Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 190.0mm

Weight: 282g

Pages: 272

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Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality Series: For Everyone Series: New Testament Tom Wright

About the Author

Tom Wright is Research Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St Andrews and Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He is the author of more than 80 influential books, including The New Testament for Everyone, Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, The Day the Revolution Began, Paul: A biography, The New Testament in its World, On Earth as in Heaven and Into the Heart of Romans (all published by SPCK).

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