Tom Wright is a man with two names and a lot of hats. Also writing under N. T. Wright, Tom Wright is an author, scholar, theologian, professor of New Testament and Early Christianity and retired Anglican bishop.

As the author of over 70 titles, he is highly regarded for his work on Paul. Alongside this, his ‘For Everyone' series of New Testament studies and commentaries was completed in 2011, opening up the books of the New Testament for a new audience. The Bible for Everyone, written in conjunction with John Goldingay, is a new full Bible translation first released in 2018.

With books that appeal to general readers, small groups and academic readers, there is a lot to gain from getting stuck into the books by Tom Wright.

Here’s our pick of 7 Christian Books by Tom Wright (and N. T. Wright):

1. Surprised by Hope

In this provocative and wide-ranging book, Tom Wright outlines the present confusion about future hope in both church and world. . , and shows how the 'second coming' of Jesus, and the eventual resurrection, belong within that larger picture, together with the intermediate hope for 'heaven'.

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2. Simply Christian

Simply Christian is essential reading for anyone who wants to consider the real fundamentals of Christianity or is intrigued by its claims about the place of justice, beauty and love in our daily lives. Written in a lively and accessible style, though rooted in solid scholarship, this book describes the exciting relevance of the Bible and the Christian story for the contemporary world.

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3. Paul: A Biography

This compelling reconstruction of the life and thought of St Paul paints a vivid picture of the Roman world in which he preached his revolutionary message. It explains the significance of Paul's lasting impact on both the Church and the world.

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4. God and the Pandemic

What are we supposed to think about the coronavirus crisis? Tom Wright invites you to consider a different way of seeing and responding – a way that draws on the teachings and examples of scripture, and above all on the way of living, thinking and praying revealed to us by Jesus.

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5. The Day the Revolution Began

There is no day more important than the one in which everything changed for every person on earth: the day of the Cross...The Day the Revolution Began. Here, Tom Wright focuses all his attention and thought to one moment in history, the crucifixion of Christ, and what the means for Christians the world over.

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6. The Bible for Everyone

In the Bible for Everyone, "Two world-renowned Bible scholars and communicators have therefore undertaken a tremendous task: to draw together, revise and supplement the translations that appear in their popular `For Everyone' commentaries".

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7. The Challenge of Jesus

The Challenge of Jesus makes the arguments laid out in Jesus and the Victory of God accessible to lay readers. Bestselling author and theologian N.T.Wright does more than just rehash these arguments: he adds a discussion of the resurrection, and addresses the prickly problem of relevance.

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