Tom Wright for Everyone

by Stephen Kuhrt

Publisher:

SPCK

, 2011

Overview

Tom Wright for Everyone summarizes the theology of Tom Wright around the significant topics of covenant, heaven, kingdom, and the resurrection. Stephen Kuhrt addresses the reticence of many evangelicals to engage with Wright’s historical positions, and also discusses the benefits of putting Wright’s theology into practice in his own parish church.

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Key Features

• Demonstrates Tom Wright’s theories in practice
• Addresses controversial elements of Tom Wright’s theology
• States Tom Wright’s challenge to the Church

Contents

• The Career of Tom Wright: Emergence, Scholarship and Non-Engagement
• Theological Questions Awaiting an Answer
• A Summary of the Theology of N. T. Wright
• Tom Wright’s Theology in a Pastoral Context
• Tom Wright’s Theology in a Mission Context
• Tom Wright’s Theology in Church Life
• The Challenge of Tom Wright to the Church

Top Highlights

“Emphasizing the very Jewish understanding of the original goodness of God’s creation, Wright argues that Jewish eschatological expectation was therefore concerned with the earth’s transformation and renewal by a fresh act of God.” (Page 36)

“What I began to realize, however, was the extent to which evangelicals were more comfortable presenting ‘the evidence for the resurrection’ than really reflecting on its theological significance.” (Page 16)

“This is one of Wright’s most distinctive themes, emphasizing the assumption of most first-century Jews that Israel was still in a state of exile.” (Page 36)

“Wright is unashamedly historical in his approach to understanding Jesus and the New Testament.” (Page 31)

“A number of Jesus’ actions showed his belief that with the coming of the kingdom it was now time for Israel to let go of those parts of the Jewish law that were given to keep her separate from the rest of the world. Rather than being bad in themselves, these symbols were no longer necessary because the exile had ended.” (Page 40)

Praise for the Print Edition

Stephen Kuhrt’s book makes a warm and convincing case that Tom Wright’s theology has the potential to transform the local church, the academy, and contemporary evangelicalism. This is a timely and accessible introduction to the significance of a formidable thinker and brave servant of God.

—John Pritchard, Bishop of Oxford

In this book Stephen Kuhrt offers us two very important things: not only has he pulled together the many different strands of Tom Wright’s thinking into a thoughtful and readable whole, he also makes available to us the quite considerable reflections of someone who has, over the years, sought to put this theology into practice in his own ministry. Tom Wright for Everyone is thought-provoking, reflective, challenging and well worth reading.

— Paula Gooder, lecturer in new testament studies at Ripon College Cuddesdon

Product Details

• Title: Tom Wright for Everyone
• Author: Stephen Kuhrt
• Publisher: SPCK
• Publication Date: 2001
• Pages: 160

About Stephen Kuhrt

Stephen Kuhrt studied at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford and worked in the Church of England. He is currently the reverend of Christ Church in New Malden, and often publishes articles online.