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The New Testament in Its World: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the First Christians Hardcover – Illustrated, November 19, 2019

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Your ticket from the twenty-first century to the era of Jesus and the first Christians. A readable, one-volume introduction placing the entire New Testament and early Christianity in its original context, written by distinguished scholar and author N. T. Wright.

An ideal guide for students, The New Testament in Its World addresses the many difficult questions faced by those studying early Christianity, including:

  • What was the first century understanding of the Kingdom of God?
  • What is the meaning of the resurrection in its original context?
  • What were the Gospels, and how did they come about?
  • Who was Paul and why are his letters so controversial?

Written for both classroom and personal use, this book brings together decades of ground-breaking research, writing, and teaching into one volume. It presents the New Testament books—along with their subjects: Jesus and the early church—within the historical and social context of Second Temple Judaism and Greco-Roman politics and culture.

The New Testament in Its World allows you to recover the excitement of what it was like to live as Christians in the first or second centuries.

Features include:

  • Surveys of each New Testament book that discuss their significance and provides commentary on their contents, along with implications for the Christian life.
  • Major sections on the historical Jesus, the resurrection of Jesus, and Paul's chronology and theology.
  • Up-to-date discussions of textual criticism and the canonization of the New Testament.
  • Frequent illustrations, maps, charts, diagrams, and artwork provide additional explanations and insights.
  • A distillation of the life work of N. T. Wright on the New Testament with input from Michael Bird.

Also available are Video and Workbook companion resources (sold separately) to enhance learning and experience the world of the New Testament.

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The New Testament in Its World brings together decades of ground-breaking research, writing, and teaching into one volume that will open readers' eyes to the larger world of the New Testament. It presents the New Testament books as historical, literary, and social phenomena located in the world of Second Temple Judaism, amidst Greco-Roman politics and culture, and within early Christianity.

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Professors Wright and Bird guide you through how to read the New Testament, the world of Jesus and the early church, deep studies on both Jesus and the Apostle Paul, lectures on every book of the New Testament, as well as how to live the story of the New Testament today.

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For all who have been anticipating a comprehensive and coherent reading of the entire New Testament from N. T. Wright, the wait is over. Wright and Bird offer their vision for the New Testament, with a lovely interplay of interpretative insights from the world behind the text, the world of the text, and the world in front of the text. Both look and content are energizing and engaging. This magisterial work provides an ideal textbook for courses on the New Testament. -- JEANNINE K. BROWN, professor of New Testament, Bethel Seminary, St Paul, Minnesota, USA

From beginning to end, Tom Wright and Mike Bird relentlessly orient the study of the New Testament to questions of faith, transformation, worship, and mission. Not only does the book assemble Tom's massive scholarship in one volume, but also integrates it with the concern of his ministry as Bishop of Durham, to serve the church. If you are invested in the development of theological students, pastors, and congregations, you should get this book. In fact, no matter what your view, you will find much to benefit you, from discussions of primary texts to practical examples. -- ELIZABETH E. SHIVELY, University of St Andrews, Scotland

Interpreting the New Testament is a complex task and Wright and Bird work at it with customary passion and a commitment to clarity and coherence. These qualities make it an ideal starting-point for anyone who wants to understand early Christianity and its canonical texts. -- DR SEAN WINTER, Pilgrim Theological College, University of Divinity, Melbourne, Australia

Masterful job by Wright and Bird, written with characteristic jauntiness and scholarly rigor. The numerous sidebars add spice to the substantial meal presented in the text. The book's power lies in its thorough historical study combined with its missional voice to the church today. -- LYNN H. COHICK, provost/dean, Denver Seminary, Denver, Colorado, USA

N.T. (Tom) Wright can't write anything that is not interesting and suggestive and even at times provocative. His shelf or two of books is now condensed, reworked, and put in digestible form for even more readers. This is a lifetime of scholarship and a landmark publication by one of the world's leading New Testament scholars. I'm grateful too for the creative contribution Mike Bird makes in pulling all of this into one final heap of fun. -- SCOT MCKNIGHT, Julius R. Mantey Chair of New Testament, Northern Seminary, Lisle, Illinois, USA

Professors Wright and Bird have essentially given students and scholars alike two books in one: a detailed introduction to the major historical and theological topics of New Testament study, and a primer on each of the New Testament's writings. Their world-class scholarship (wonderfully peppered with images, excerpts from ancient and modern writings, and more) rightly recognizes that the New Testament's aim was--and is--to promote worship, discipleship, and mission. -- MICHAEL J. GORMAN, Raymond E. Brown Chair in Biblical Studies and Theology, St Mary’s Seminary & University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

The big, bold theological interpretation of the New Testament that N. T. Wright has been building, piece by piece, in monographs and commentaries over the years now appears here in an accessible, single-volume New Testament introduction. -- DR MATTHEW V. NOVENSON, senior lecturer in New Testament and Christian Origins, University of Edinburgh, Scotland

This is a distillation of Wright's quarter-century, multi-volume project exploring Christian Origins and the Question of God. Choice nuggets of Wright's most important discussions have been selected and blended with new material by both authors, enhanced with visuals, teaching aids, and online resources. If you want to introduce time-starved seminary students to the New Testament through the eyes of N. T. Wright but can't assign thousands of pages of reading, this is the book you need. -- DR J. P. DAVIES, tutor of New Testament and MA course leader, Trinity College, Bristol, England

This is the New Testament introduction of all New Testament introductions! Not only is this a superb New Testament introduction from the keyboards of two of today's most prolific and balanced New Testament scholars, but more advanced students will find here an accessible and mature synthesis of and primer for N. T. Wright's voluminous work. -- CRAIG S. KEENER, F. M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky, USA

Those beginning to study the New Testament for the first time can easily become overwhelmed by the sheer volume of what they need to know before they begin. This splendidly clear but wide-ranging introduction is a brilliant way in to serious study of the New Testament and will, deservedly, become the go-to textbook for a large number of readers. -- PAULA R. GOODER, Canon Chancellor, St Paul’s Cathedral, London

Tom Wright and Mike Bird give us the opportunity to appreciate the breadth and detail of Wright's vision of the New Testament--one of the most far-reaching of recent times. The format of a New Testament introduction means that we also get to fill in the gaps on New Testament books that have not featured extensively in Wright's major books. We also get to find the answers to many 'So, what would he say about . . . ?' questions. This book will be highly valued by students, scholars, and churches. -- PROFESSOR PETER OAKES, Greenwood Senior Lecturer in Theology, School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, University of Manchester, England

Two of today's most prolific evangelical New Testament scholars have now combined their expertise to produce an amazing volume: part introduction and survey, part 'cliff notes' on Wright's four volumes to date in his Christian Origins and the Question of God series, part a sneak preview of what he might say in his remaining two volumes, and part showcase for Bird's always sensible judgments, often nicely alliterated prose, and now and then particularly funny humor. Special features include the book's lavish illustrations, sidebars quoting choice ancient primary sources and hilarious 'emails from the edge' from a confused student to his patient professor who always replies wisely. Overall, the genre, like the quality, is one of a kind. -- CRAIG L. BLOMBERG, distinguished professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary

With inimitable verve and piquancy, two of this generation's scholarly juggernauts give us a New Testament introduction that unapologetically sets up shop at the all-too- untraveled crossroads of history and theology. -- NICHOLAS PERRIN, president, Trinity International University, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois, USA

Wright and Bird have done a great service to the church and the academy with this volume. They introduce readers to the major historical, literary, and theological themes of the New Testament in a way that is highly readable, yet they do not shy away from the difficult questions. They manage to avoid the twin dangers of excessive skepticism and uncritical pietism. It is the epitome of faith seeking understanding, and it will find a welcome home in many colleges and seminary classrooms as well pastors' libraries. -- ESAU MCCAULLEY, assistant professor of New Testament, Wheaton College, Wheaton, Illinois, USA

Wright has proven himself a discipline-shaping scholar, Bird a master textbook writer. When you put their minds and skills together, you get an excellent introduction to the New Testament: witty, accurate, accessible, eye-catching. This is a must-have resource for students. -- NIJAY K. GUPTA, associate professor of New Testament, Portland Seminary, Portland, Oregon, USA

About the Author

N. T. Wright is the former bishop of Durham and senior research fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University. He is one of the world’s leading New Testament scholars and the award-winning author of many books, including?After You Believe,?Surprised by Hope,?Simply Christian,?Interpreting Paul, and?The New Testament in Its World, as well as the Christian Origins and the Question of God series.



Michael F. Bird is Deputy Principal and Lecturer in New Testament at Ridley College,?Australia. He is the author of numerous scholarly and popular books on the New Testament and theology, including, with N. T. Wright, The New Testament in Its World (2019).

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zondervan Academic; Illustrated edition (November 19, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 992 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0310499305
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0310499305
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.41 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.4 x 2.5 x 9.5 inches
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    Michael F. Bird is a leading academic on New Testament studies and Christian Theology. He is Lecturer in Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia.

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    N.T. WRIGHT is the former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England and one of the world’s leading Bible scholars. He is now serving as the Chair of New Testament and Early Christianity at the School of Divinity at the University of St. Andrews. For twenty years he taught New Testament studies at Cambridge, McGill and Oxford Universities. As being both one of the world’s leading Bible scholars and a popular author, he has been featured on ABC News, Dateline, The Colbert Report, and Fresh Air. His award-winning books include The Case for the Psalms, How God Became King, Simply Jesus, After You Believe, Surprised by Hope, Simply Christian, Scripture and the Authority of God, The Meaning of Jesus (co-authored with Marcus Borg), as well as being the translator for The Kingdom New Testament. He also wrote the impressive Christian Origins and the Question of God series, including The New Testament and the People of God, Jesus and the Victory of God, The Resurrection of the Son of God and most recently, Paul and the Faithfulness of God.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Bible study book
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Highly recommended. Anyone who wants to get deeper into God’s Word can learn from this book. While it is not light reading, it is very readable. Cultural context is very important (the Bible was written FOR us but was written TO ancient peoples living in a different culture) and especially so in the Old Testament. This book is rich in explaining cultural context. I learned so much from reading it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice Resource for Church Bible Study Teachers
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Dr Wright’s book are known for their readability. This book can be read cover to cover or used as reference material on a single chapter. It does weigh 4.5 pounds probably caused by the heavy glossy paper pages. The maps and illustrations require this type of paper (I think) and there are illustrations and maps on most every page. As usual with a Wright & Byrd book, the NT is placed in a geographical and historical context that sheds light on its meaning to modern readers. If you teach this subject at your church (or just want to learn), you will benefit from the information in this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, accessible
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Thorough but concise and written for a broader audience. Explores cultural, societal, and political contexts of first century Greco-Roman world where Christianity began. Cannot recommend strongly enough. Outstanding resource.
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I bought this book from a recommendation from my daughter, and we are going to read it together. I am not a theology student, but am loving this book so far! N.T. Wright is brilliant, and I truly enjoy the historic pictures he includes which adds the the richness of the book and allows you to visualize being there.
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This was supposed to be a Christmas gift. You would think with a book of this weight that it would have been wrapped in a thin bubble wrap to keep the dust jacket from ripping, right? Because that is what any serious book seller would have done if it had been shipped by them. But, as you can see, from the other reviews, Amazon did not do that. Keep that in mind while enjoying the low price, and consider that you might have to return it and hope for a better wrap job the second time if it’s going to be a gift.

As far as content, though, it looks fascinating!!!!! The pictures, especially of the art of the period, are gorgeous. Maps and tables are super helpful. It may not be as in depth as others would prefer on each subject. However, it is a great one-stop starting point for someone who is just getting their toes wet. I have been a Bible reader/student for over twenty years, and I found something informative on each page. So unless you have a PhD in Biblical studies, I think you would find this a useful purchase and a foundational book for your library.
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This was supposed to be a Christmas gift. You would think with a book of this weight that it would have been wrapped in a thin bubble wrap to keep the dust jacket from ripping, right? Because that is what any serious book seller would have done if it had been shipped by them. But, as you can see, from the other reviews, Amazon did not do that. Keep that in mind while enjoying the low price, and consider that you might have to return it and hope for a better wrap job the second time if it’s going to be a gift.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource
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This is a great book to get context and discussion of the books of the New Testament. I have purchased several more to give to several men I am mentoring. Well written and readable without being dense, scholarly without being too academic. Highly recommend to pastors, teachers and anyone wanting to flesh out their understanding of the New Testament books.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reference Work
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Hard as it might be to believe that a 900+ page book can be described as consice, but this one fits the description. The book not only provided many insights, it is presented such that it will undoubtedly prove to be an excellent reference source.

The big surprise was the beauty of the book. It is superbly illustrated.
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Telebiopic
5.0 out of 5 stars Holistically greatest NT survey/introduction.
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This book is heavvvy both literally and in the figurative sense. At the price, it represents a great value. It is a perfect distillate, for an intermediate student-reader of the scripture, from the copious and highly acclaimed body of work from Dr NT Wright. I am happy to have this in hard cover because I don’t think I will ever outgrow this book atleast from an aesthetic and casual reading standpoint.
The book is built like a tank and leans on historical/cultural/theological perspectives. I will refer to it for years, as it fun and enlightening even as a casual read in a non-academic setting. I also very much like the NT introduction from prof David Arthur deSilva for it’s application/ministry focus. Grateful to have both these books on my shelf, always at my reach. Even though this beautiful book is essentially for seminaries, it is super accessible for the laity, kudos to Dr Bird.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A stunning book
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Some theology books can feel quite dry, whereas this was so interesting I couldn't put it down! Really fascinating content, the visuals are stunning (I loved the pictures, really drew me into the culture of the first century), and there are some really clever parts like the fictitious emails from students asking their professors questions, I thought that was a great way of engaging the reader :D

I recommend this to anyone who is interested in growing in their understanding of the Bible, and definitely do not be intimidated by its size! :D
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Daveedu Raju
5.0 out of 5 stars Takes you back to first century
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5.0 out of 5 stars rough intro but great content
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bird attempts to break down wright's scholarly books and does an alright job at it. of course wright would be confused as to why such a project was needed in the first place, since his books are already that accessible (à la CS Lewis). The first few chapters on method don't feel more accessible than those of NTPG, but overall its a great achievement. however, to the pastors reading this, I think (phd candidate in bib studs) this book won't replace a good biblical studies introductory class at your local seminary / bible college / uni (the latter better have Christians teaching that class). >perhaps try Northern Seminary online or something (Scot McKnight is there). im european and never studied in the states, so no bias there
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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book on the New Testament Bible
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Deep academic research with historical consistency.
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