N. T. Wright

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20th-21st CenturyEnglandmodern

Anglican New Testament scholar and bishop known for writings on Jesus, Paul, resurrection, justification, kingdom theology, and new creation.

Theological Positions

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Prayers for the dead can help them.

Afterlife / disagree

Soul sleep occurs between death and resurrection.

Afterlife / stronglyDisagree

The intermediate state is conscious.

Afterlife / stronglyAgree

There are degrees of reward in heaven.

Afterlife / agree

Angels are real spiritual beings.

Angels & Demons / agree

Christians can be demon-possessed.

Angels & Demons / disagree

Demons can possess people today.

Angels & Demons / stronglyAgree

Satan is a real, personal being. Not just a symbol of evil or force.

Angels & Demons / agree

Church tradition is equal to Scripture in authority.

Bible / disagree

God continues to reveal new truths outside of Scripture.

Bible / neutral

Writings

Jesus and the Victory of God

Major historical-Jesus study arguing for Jesus' prophetic kingdom mission and symbolic action.

Source: Christian Origins and the Question of God, Vol. 2

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Paul and the Faithfulness of God

Major account of Paul's theology, Jewish context, election, justification, and mission.

Source: Christian Origins and the Question of God, Vol. 4

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Surprised by Hope

Popular-level work on resurrection, new creation, heaven, and Christian mission.

Source: Surprised by Hope

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The New Testament and the People of God

Foundational volume in Christian Origins and the Question of God, setting Wright's historical method and worldview analysis.

Source: Christian Origins and the Question of God, Vol. 1

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The Resurrection of the Son of God

Large-scale historical and theological argument for bodily resurrection and the resurrection of Jesus.

Source: Christian Origins and the Question of God, Vol. 3

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