Ask NT Wright Anything #170 Tom on his life and faith, and the meaning of the cross
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May 18, 2023 AI Snips
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Influential Teacher
- N.T. Wright was influenced by Richard Gory, a Bible teacher who ran Scottish Scripture Union camps.
- Wright admired Gory's patient and prayerful approach to teaching, seeing it as a way of being with Jesus.
Anglican Liturgy
- N.T. Wright appreciates the Anglican tradition's liturgical emphasis on Scripture.
- He values how Anglican liturgy, particularly morning and evening prayer, integrates the Bible into prayer and worship.
Reading the Bible
- N.T. Wright reads the Bible both academically and personally.
- He believes ignoring the historical context leads to misinterpretation, just as ignoring Jesus' historical life would misrepresent God.