N.T. 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.
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In this series [Wright] excels as a communicator, making this the most exciting study guide since Barclay's Daily Study Bible.-- Expository Times
If you wish to meet the Jesus who broke into people's lives while on earth, I heartily recommend these guides. -- The Christian Herald
In this series [Wright] excels as a communicator, making this the most exciting study guide since Barclay's Daily Study Bible.-- Expository Times
If you wish to meet the Jesus who broke into people's lives while on earth, I heartily recommend these guides. -- The Christian Herald
Pastors, evangelists, and Sunday school teachers will love this ... -- CBA Marketplace, March 2004
Wright writes well and with an easy style. The short commentaries tackle New Testament books without being weighed down ... --Publishers Weekly --Publishers Weekly
If you wish to meet the Jesus who broke into people's lives while on earth, I heartily recommend these guides. -- The Christian Herald
In this series [Wright] excels as a communicator, making this the most exciting study guide since Barclay's Daily Study Bible.-- Expository Times
If you wish to meet the Jesus who broke into people's lives while on earth, I heartily recommend these guides. -- The Christian Herald
Pastors, evangelists, and Sunday school teachers will love this ... -- CBA Marketplace, March 2004
Wright writes well and with an easy style. The short commentaries tackle New Testament books without being weighed down ... --Publishers Weekly --Publishers Weekly
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"A rare event: a commentary that is learned without being stuffy, accessible without being reductionist. Tom Wright joins us in our homes and workplaces, our sanctuaries and classrooms, in genial, prayerful conversation over this text that forms our lives, the New Testament scriptures." Eugene Peterson, Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology, Regent College, and author of The Message
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N.T. Wright is Bishop of Durham and was formerly Canon Theologian of Westminster Abbey and dean of Lichfield Cathedral. He taught New Testament studies for twenty years at Cambridge, McGill and Oxford Universities. Wright's full-scale works The New Testament and the People of God, Jesus and the Victory of God, and The Resurrection of the Son of God are part of a projected six-volume series entitled Christian Origins and the Question of God. Among his many other published works are The Original Jesus, What Saint Paul Really Said and The Climax of the Covenant. He is also coauthor with Marcus Borg of The Meaning of Jesus: Two Visions and the volume on Colossians and Philemon in The Tyndale New Testament Commentary series.
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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As an admirer of Mr. Wright's more academic writings, it is hard for me to believe that he is also so good at devotional writing. This volume, like the rest in the series, contains a frsh new translation from the Greek, along with a short (3-4 page) devotional with each section. The translations seem very good to me in terms of putting the author's meaning across in contemporary English. He does take some liberties, preferring to get the general sense/feeling of the text right rather than necessarily sticking with strict word order and close translation (like the NASB does). To make up for this the comments on the sections often highlight some of the translation issues.
I found not only the translations, but also the devotionals quite inspiring. Wright's church leadership background shows to good effect throughout. I'd love to read it again soon to let some of his insights soak in a bit more.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By m hughes
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This study book is being used by a group of women who meet every Monday morning to study the Bible and we are happy with this choice.
The author, Bishop Tom Wright has an easy approach to the Gospel of St. Luke, and his commentary is written in what I would call every-day English. The chapters of Luke are broken down into sensible segments followed by Bishop Wright's commentary which generates good discussion. The glossary in the back is also useful.
We are looking forward to the Acts for Everyone which I believe is not in print yet.
Mary W.Hughes
The author, Bishop Tom Wright has an easy approach to the Gospel of St. Luke, and his commentary is written in what I would call every-day English. The chapters of Luke are broken down into sensible segments followed by Bishop Wright's commentary which generates good discussion. The glossary in the back is also useful.
We are looking forward to the Acts for Everyone which I believe is not in print yet.
Mary W.Hughes
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A. Harkin
Format:Paperback
NT Wright is a scholarly academic and a highly relevant one at that. So it is a treat when he puts on his devotional hat and uses his more informal name of Tom Wright to write Luke for Everyone, he brings deep insight to wherever the gospel story takes you that day in a way that you feel you can appropriate it into your life.
You can readily feel the tensions between the agenda of the Jewish leaders to bring about God's kingdom through strict observance and battle and of Jesus who seeks to bring about God's kingdom through repentance even rebelling against Roman rule. You can feel the pressure rising.
Too often a devotional is thin on depth or a bit sappy, but Wright's book has meat that is cut into bite sized pieces. He continues his mission to go beyond the frequent stance of many who feel they know all there is to know about Jesus and have lost the ability to stay alert in their life and miss the many deep and enriching truths that Jesus brings to us.
You can readily feel the tensions between the agenda of the Jewish leaders to bring about God's kingdom through strict observance and battle and of Jesus who seeks to bring about God's kingdom through repentance even rebelling against Roman rule. You can feel the pressure rising.
Too often a devotional is thin on depth or a bit sappy, but Wright's book has meat that is cut into bite sized pieces. He continues his mission to go beyond the frequent stance of many who feel they know all there is to know about Jesus and have lost the ability to stay alert in their life and miss the many deep and enriching truths that Jesus brings to us.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Luke For Everyone
Tom Wright has made this study guide is an excellent read. It provides clear teachings and fascinating insights.Iwould recommend it.
Published 19 days ago by Carla
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gospel guidance
Luke for everyone is an "easy read". I was looking for an understandable discussion of the more difficult passages and found it.
Published 1 month ago by millie
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N. T. Wright is a tremendous theologian
I love reading Mr. Wright's books. They give a very relateable interpretation to the Bible. If you have the opportunity to hear him speak, it is definitely worth it.
Published 2 months ago by Amy Holsapple
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Readable
Wright is good at looking at very familiar passages as a theologian and seeing it in a new way and explaining it for everyone. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Pres rev
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Review of Luke is for Everyone
Love N.T. Wright - through this volume he makes Luke clear and easily accessible to all. Short and simple, but worth it.
Published 2 months ago by Diane Dykgraaf
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Luke, the Apostle, for everyone
Tom Wright has done a magnificient job with an up to date modern, yet spiritually and theologically correct, with this small book.
Published 3 months ago by Thomas B.
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Detailed guide to Gospel of Luke
Great detailed explanations of Luke's words and of the time settng and culture of the first century. Also has the exact verses from that Gospel.
Published 3 months ago by Nancy J. Meskimen
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KINDLE EDITION (Rating reflects formatting, not content)
Wonderful book. But the Kindle edition is frustrating.
I downloaded a sample of the book, opened it, and the title page appeared.
LUCK FOR EVERYONE.
Seriously? Read more
I downloaded a sample of the book, opened it, and the title page appeared.
LUCK FOR EVERYONE.
Seriously? Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. N. Bellando
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Must Read
Book is very informative and written in a language that will appeal to the modern day reader. The book of Luke has a gentile appeal and if your not a Jew this Gospel is the want... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Preacher To Be
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for the average reader.
Just to give you a few of my credentials, which are not many. I have a Bachelor's Degree in ministries. Read more
Published 16 months ago by J. Morford
