Matthew for Everyone, Part 1: Chapters 1-15

by Tom Wright

Overview

Tom Wright's eye-opening comments on the Gospel of Matthew and what it might mean for us are combined, passage-by-passage, with his fresh translation of the Bible text. Making use of his true scholar's understanding, yet writing in an approachable and anecdotal style, Wright captures the urgency and excitement of Matthew's Gospel in a way few writers have.

Tom 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664227869
Publisher:	Presbyterian Pub Corp
Publication date:	03/15/2004
Series:	New Testament for Everyone Series
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	197,159
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

N. T. Wright is the Bishop of Durham in the Church of England. He is a prolific author and noted New Testament scholar, and was named by Christianity Today in 1999 as one of the world's top five theologians. He has written over thirty books, both at the scholarly level and for a popular audience.

What People are Saying About This

"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." (Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology, Regent College, and author of The Message)

Marva Dawn

"Tom Wright is a great gift to the universal Church! He is an extraordinary scholar with the uncommon ability to translate painstakingly and practically and yet to write with startling wisdom, rousing wit, and gracious accessibility. His commentaries in the "...for Everyone" series will stimulate ardent Bible study, greater zeal for Christian living, and deeper commitment in congregational life. With the addition of maps and glossaries of crucial words highlighted in the text, these books are superb for both individual and communal study. I pray the wide use of them will help to counteract our culture's despicable biblical illiteracy." (popular speaker and author of Reaching Out without Dumbing Down and Unfettered Hope)

Eugene Peterson

"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." (Professor Emeritus of Spiritual Theology, Regent College, and author of The Message)

Editorial Reviews

For those seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible or preachers looking for ways to apply the passage on a Sunday morning, this looks like a very good series to acquire.

Baptist Times

Pastors, evangelists, and Sunday school teachers will love this ... [Wright] gives an exciting, original translation of the Greek text and some insightful questions for personal reflection or group discussion. He includes a helpful glossary of terms at the end and highlights these so readers can better understand technical terms. Although it's written for adult readers unfamiliar with the Bible, younger readers will benefit from his clear explanations and timely applications of the text.

In this new series [Wright] excels as a communicator, making this series the most exciting study guide since William Barclay's Daily Study Bible.

Expository Times

There is a fair chance that, for many ordinary Christians, these pocket-size volumes will turn out to be the publishing event of the year.

Christianity and Renewal

If you wish to meet afresh the Jesus who broke into people's lives while on earth, I heartily recommend these guides to you.

The Christian Herald

Pastors, evangelists, and Sunday school teachers will love this ... [Wright] gives an exciting, original translation of the Greek text and some insightful questions for personal reflection or group discussion. He includes a helpful glossary of terms at the end and highlights these so readers can better understand technical terms. Although it's written for adult readers unfamiliar with the Bible, younger readers will benefit from his clear explanations and timely applications of the text.

CBA Marketplace

Readers who have been frustrated by the lack of accessible biblical commentaries for laypersons will welcome the addition of Tom Wright's For Everyone series. Wright-the British New Testament scholar who also publishes as "N.T." Wright-writes well and with an easy style. The short commentaries tackle New Testament books without being weighed down by internecine debates, heavy-handed arguments about translations or a jumble of Greek vocabulary. In March, Westminster John Knox will release the first eight books (some of which are in two volumes), on each of the four gospels and some of Paul's letters. Future volumes will take up Acts, other letters and that ever-controversial bugbear, Revelation. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

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