Tom Wright, until recently Bishop of Durham, is currently Research Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St Andrews and is a regular broadcaster on radio and television. He is the author of over forty books, including the For Everyone guides to the New Testament, the best-selling Simply Christian and Surprised by Hope, and the magisterial series, Christian Origins and the Question of God.

We begin with a thought experiment. Modern critical biblical scholarship often points out how the church's teachings about Jesus have become encrusted with tradition so that it is hard to see what the core documents—the New Testament—really say about him. Now, with the insight of 200 years of modern critical scholarship and assuming an audience that includes both the well-churched and the non-churched, how should the church present the story and identity of the central personality of their faith, Jesus of Nazareth? Many people will be surprised at the story they hear.

\["For seekers wanting to understand Jesus' impact today", "Simplifies complex theological concepts about Jesus", "You will gain a deeper understanding of your faith"\]

Simply Jesus provides clear insights into the life and significance of Christ.

Tom Wright

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About the author

Title page

Copyright

Dedication

Preface

Part 1 1. A very odd sort of king

2. The three puzzles

3. The perfect storm

4. The making of a first-century storm

5. The hurricane

Part 2 6. God's in charge now

7. The campaign starts here

8. Stories that explain and a message that transforms

9. The kingdom present and future

10. Battle and Temple

11. Space, time and matter

12. At the heart of the storm

13. Why did the Messiah have to die?

14. Under new management: Easter and beyond

Part 3 15. Jesus: the ruler of the world

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Wright, Tom

__'As one expects from this world-famous theologian, massive amounts of information and complex arguments are condensed into simple, clear and concise expression.'__

__The Reader__

__'Written with verve and scholarly confidence. . . an impressive read.'__

__Church Times__

In Simply Jesus, renowned New Testament scholar Tom Wright sets out to answer three simple but vital questions about Jesus: who was he, what did he do and why does it matter? Perfect for those wanting a popular level entry point into Tom Wright's views on Scripture, Simply Jesus places Jesus firmly within his own context and shows how startlingly relevant he is to our own day as well.

The book starts with Tom explaining the key questions, why they matter, and why we today find them difficult to answer. He then goes on to say what he thinks Jesus' public career was all about, what he was trying to accomplish, and how he went about it. At the end of the book he sketches four ways in which people today have tried to understand the contemporary relevance of Jesus' inauguration of God's kingdom.

After reading Simply Jesus, readers will have a firmer biblical and theological grounding in exploring Who Jesus Was, What He Did, and Why it Matters.

'Invigorating and challenging. . . Wright shows how much of Jesus’ message we have failed to take seriously.'

__Christianity__

'His engaging writing style grips the reader from the opening pages. . . readers will find this work difficult to put down.'

__Life and Work__

\["Ideal for those new to faith &amp; those looking to get to know Jesus better.","Tom Wright helps place Jesus firmly within His historical context, showing how His message is still startlingly relevant today.","Readers gain a deeper biblical and theological understanding of Jesus\\u2019 life and the inauguration of God's kingdom."\]

Simply Jesus by Tom Wright provides a compelling entry point into understanding Jesus' identity and mission, making His relevance clear for modern readers.

Why He Was, What He Did, Why It Matters

Simply Jesus

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