#212 The New Testament in its World with special guest and co-author Mike Bird
Mar 28, 2024
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Renowned Australian Bible scholar Mike Bird joins Tom to discuss their collaborative work 'The New Testament in its World'. They talk about the challenges of condensing a lifetime of work, the significance of teaching in early Christianity, exploring the historical context of the New Testament, and the interconnectedness between Israel's story and God's plan.
Collaborative work 'The New Testament in its World' condenses Tom Wright's teachings into a comprehensive volume.
Explore the historical contexts of the Bible to enrich spiritual insights and deepen comprehension.
Deep dives
The New Resource to Immerse in Biblical Truth
Immerse yourself in biblical truth with a new free PDF download called The Word 1-1, guiding you through John chapter 1 with biblical text and commentary to strengthen faith. This unique resource offers insights in an easy-to-read format, enhancing your spiritual journey.
Collaborative Effort to Create a Comprehensive Book
Discover a collaborative project between Tom Wright and Mike Bird, condensing Tom Wright's vast work into a comprehensive volume, The New Testament in its world. Over nine to ten years, they brought together the essence of Tom Wright's teachings into a large, impactful book released on November 19th.
Exploring the New Testament Through History and Theology
Engage with the New Testament in its world, where historical context and theological significance intertwine. The book delves into various sections like reading the New Testament, Jesus, the early church, Paul's contributions, and more, offering a deep yet accessible exploration.
Unveiling Historical Significance to Enhance Bible Understanding
Unravel the historical contexts of the Bible to deepen comprehension. Delve into the early Christian writings, understanding the backdrop of ancient cultures to interpret scripture appropriately. By integrating history with scripture, a richer understanding of the Bible emerges, enriching spiritual insights.
Today's episode features a special guest - renowned Australian Bible scholar, co-authored and friend of Tom's, Mike Bird. Together, they delve into their groundbreaking collaborative work, "The New Testament in its World: An introduction to the history, literature, and theology of the first Christians" which both combines and unpacks years of Tom's major study into this seminal volume.
For more books written by Tom Wright and Mike Bird
• Jesus and the Powers: Christian Political Witness in an Age of Totalitarian Terror and Dysfunctional Democracies (2024) https://shorturl.at/cwzBP
• The New Testament in its World (2019) https://shorturl.at/BGLOX
This episode originally aired on 6 Nov 2019
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