Tom Wright's own translation of Acts is combined, section by section, with a highly readable discussion, with background information, useful explanation and interpretation, and thoughts as to how it can be relevant to our lives today. No knowledge of technical jargon is required.

Tom Wright

The New Testament for Everyone commentary series

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Introduction

Dedication

Acts 1.1–6.15

Acts 7.1–12.25

Glossary

Wright, Tom

Presents the author's own translation of "Acts" that is combined, section by section, with a discussion, background information, useful explanation and interpretation, and thoughts as to how it can be relevant to our lives.

Tom Wright's own translation of Acts is combined, section by section, with a discussion, useful explanation &amp; interpretation, &amp; thoughts as to how it can be relevant to lives today.

Tom Wright is Bishop of Durham and is a regular broadcaster on radio and television. He is the author of over forty books, including the other For Everyone guides to the New Testament, the best-selling Simply Christian and the magisterial series entitled Christian Origins and the Question of God.

Tom Wright helps us to approach the story of the book of Acts. Wright shows how the book builds on Luke's gospel, laying out the continuing work and teaching of the now risen and ascended Jesus in the power of the Spirit.

Writing in an accessible and anecdotal style, Tom Wright helps us to approach the rich and many-sided story of the book of Acts. Wright shows how the book builds on Luke's gospel, laying out the continuing work and teaching of the now risen and ascended Jesus in the power of the Spirit. His writing captures the vivid way in which Luke's work draws us all into the story, while leaving the ending open and challenging, inviting Christians today to pick up and carry on the story as we in turn live our lives in the service of Jesus.

'This enterprise is probably the most exciting thing to have happened in Christian education in Britain for many years.' Expository Times 'Wright writes wonderfully, accessibly and as smooth as fine chocolate.' Ship of Fools website

Tom Wright is Research Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St Andrews. He is the author of over seventy books, including 'For Everyone' guides to the New Testament, the highly acclaimed series, 'Christian Origins and the Question of God', and the best-selling Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, Virtue Reborn, Simply Jesus, How God Became King and Creation, Power and Truth.

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In a conversational and accessible voice, Tom Wright opens up the often confusing and metaphorical book of Acts in this 'For Everyone' study.

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Acts for Everyone Part 2 Chapters 13 – 28, ISBN 978-0-281-05546-3, £9.99  
These two volumes are a very welcome addition to the previously published volumes of this series. The title of this series includes the words ‘for Everyone’ for a special purpose, they are not used lightly. On that first morning that Peter spoke to the multi-national crowd of people around him, he said “this promise is for you”, Acts 2.39, so Tom Wright has set out to write his translation and commentary, using his scholarship, but addressing ‘Everyone’ whether scholarly or not. The glossary at the back will help those not sure of the meaning of words and phrases, and the body of the book is in plain easily understood English which is a pleasure to read, and hence can be used alone or in groups, as a Daily reading book, or a book to read through as you wish. However they are used, Tom Wright’s background knowledge will enlighten and help understanding.

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Tom Wright's own translation of Acts is combined, section by section, with a highly readable discussion, with background information, useful explanation and interpretation, and thoughts as to how it can be relevant to our lives today. No knowledge of technical jargon is required.

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