A renowned Bible scholar opens up the message and meaning of the first letter to the Corinthians for today’s readers.
Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians comes alive in N. T. Wright’s updated, reader-friendly translation and insightful commentary. He guides the reader through the world of the New Testament, explaining the ideas and events that shaped Paul’s powerful witness to the gospel. Breaking down 1 Corinthians into brief, easy-to-study segments, Wright shows how Paul’s words of hope and instruction speak powerfully to the spiritual longings of contemporary readers. New Christians and longtime followers of Jesus alike will find inspiration and practical wisdom for their journey within these pages.
This expanded edition contains Wright’s updated translation of the biblical text, a new introduction and a study guide designed for use in Bible study classes and individual reflection. Helpful summaries and insightful questions assist group leaders, group members and solo learners to encounter 1 Corinthians in exciting and enriching new ways.
N. T. Wright is Research Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St Andrews and Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He is the author of numerous books, including Paul: A Biography, On Earth as in Heaven: Daily Wisdom for Twenty-First Century Christians and What Did the Cross Accomplish? A Conversation about the Atonement (with Simon Gathercole and Robert B. Stewart).