Paul

A Biography

De: N. T. Wright

Narrado por: James Langton

In this definitive biography, renowned Bible scholar, Anglican bishop, and bestselling author N. T. Wright offers a radical look at the apostle Paul, illuminating the humanity and remarkable achievements of this intellectual who invented Christian theology—transforming a faith and changing the world.

For centuries, Paul, the apostle who ""saw the light on the Road to Damascus"" and made a miraculous conversion from zealous Pharisee persecutor to devoted follower of Christ, has been one of the church’s most widely cited saints. While his influence on Christianity has been profound, N. T. Wright argues that Bible scholars and pastors have focused so much attention on Paul’s letters and theology that they have too often overlooked the essence of the man’s life and the extreme unlikelihood of what he achieved.

To Wright, ""The problem is that Paul is central to any understanding of earliest Christianity, yet Paul was a Jew; for many generations Christians of all kinds have struggled to put this together."" Wright contends that our knowledge of Paul and appreciation for his legacy cannot be complete without an understanding of his Jewish heritage. Giving us a thoughtful, in-depth exploration of the human and intellectual drama that shaped Paul, Wright provides greater clarity of the apostle’s writings, thoughts, and ideas and helps us see them in a fresh, innovative way.

Paul is a compelling modern biography that reveals the apostle’s greater role in Christian history—as an inventor of new paradigms for how we understand Jesus and what he accomplished—and celebrates his stature as one of the most effective and influential intellectuals in human history.

You do not need to be a scholar to enjoy this.

James Langton does a great job with this work. The listener does not have to be a Bible scholar to find this both interesting and informative. For full disclosure, Saint Paul has always been the most difficult of the early Christians for me to understand. Not holding myself out as a Bible scholar, or any sort of scholar. But I am happy to have this full view of Saint Paul.

A "Must Read" for ALL Christian Theologians and devout Christians

N.T. Wright Is one of the great theologians of our day. This biography of Paul should be required reading at every Christian seminary and/or schools of theology. The book not only provides clarity into what can sometimes be a confusing chronology of Paul's life based on the way his letters are organized in the New Testament, it outlines how Paul became a driving force in early Christianity. Wright also lays out a case as to why Paul is one of the great philosophers in history. And, the importance of Judaism in in the Christian religion.

Excellent! Now, how do I get out of here?

Well written. And very easy to listen to, I couldn’t put it down! I want to let someone else read it now. I would like to read it again.

great way to understand Paul and context.

fast paced, engaging, informative and read well.
an historical approach to understanding the man and his message. Worth every minute. the ending did not feel like the end. hopfully part two is on the way.

Great Insights!!!

I love the great knowledge and wisdom that Wright imparts in each book he shares with the world. This book is no exception - I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the scholarly insight into the life of Paul.

I liked the narrator - but I think this is a book better read on your own for the reason of a better method to absorb what’s been written.