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It provides a framework for our understanding of the New Testament letters. It also shows us what it means to think of the gospel of Jesus, Israel's Messiah, going out into the world over which Israel's Messiah claims the status of Lord.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTom Wright explains how this meant confronting the wider culture of the Greek and Roman world, as well as the culture of the Jewish world. All of this is to be found in Acts, providing much food for thought as we ourselves face new questions about gospel and culture in our own day.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e### Contents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Acts 1.1-11: To the Ends of the Earth!  \u003cbr\u003e2. Acts 1-4: The New Temple  \u003cbr\u003e3. Acts 5-8: Mission and Martyrdom  \u003cbr\u003e4. Acts 9-12: Breaking Through the Gentile Barrier  \u003cbr\u003e5. Acts 13-16: Converts and Controversy  \u003cbr\u003e6. Acts 17-20: Completing the Circle  \u003cbr\u003e7. Acts 17.16-34: The Unknown God?  \u003cbr\u003e8. Acts 21-24: Trouble in Jerusalem  \u003cbr\u003e9. Acts 25-28: And So to Rome  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e### ABOUT THE AUTHOR OF THE CHALLENGE OF ACTS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTom Wright (Author)\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eTom 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 more than 80 influential books, including *The New Testament for Everyone*, *Simply Christian*, *Surprised by Hope*, *The Day the Revolution Began*, *Paul: A Biography*, *The New Testament in its World*, *On Earth as in Heaven*, and *Into the Heart of Romans* (all published by SPCK).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e### PRESS REVIEWS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wright brings out not only the key points of the story of Acts but also (and more importantly) the theological ideas embodied in the story.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Loveday Alexander, Professor Emerita of Biblical Studies, University of Sheffield\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Like a good tour guide, Wright takes us to the biggest highlights, shows us some artifacts that most might miss, and ably explains why it should matter to us today.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Michael F. Bird, Deputy Principal, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Tom Wright describes Acts as ‘a page-turner’. The same could be said for Wright’s interpretative reflections on Acts, as he explores its twists of plot and overarching themes.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Jeannine K. Brown, Professor of Biblical and Theological Foundations, Bethel Seminary, Saint Paul, Minnesota\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Wright presents his insights in a highly readable, engaging, and often witty way, developing pervasive themes in Acts.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Craig S. Keener, Professor of Biblical Studies, Asbury Theological Seminary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This brief and accessible commentary not only charts a clear course through the twists and turns of Luke’s action-packed narrative, it also offers numerous insights into the practical and theological relevance of Acts for Christians today.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- David M. Moffitt, Reader in New Testament Studies, University of St Andrews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Illuminating, beautifully written, and rooted in good scholarship. Read it—you will benefit.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Steve Walton, Senior Research Fellow in New Testament, Trinity College, Bristol","brand":"Koorong","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51561307341087,"sku":"9780281090587","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0925\/8981\/8143\/files\/9780281090587_3D.jpg?v=1769131611"},{"product_id":"the-vision-of-ephesians-the-task-of-the-church-and-the-glory-of-god-666309","title":"The Vision of Ephesians: The Task of the Church and the Glory of God","description":"***In The Vision of Ephesians Tom Wright takes you on an exciting journey through one of the most profound texts in the New Testament.***\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn just a few powerful pages, Ephesians presents a sweeping panorama of the Christian gospel, tracing God's redemptive plan from the creation of the world to the time when God will be 'all in all'. 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