N. T. Wright
Bishop and biblical scholar
Born
December 1st, 1948
76 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
England
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An English bishop and biblical scholar, prominent in the field of New Testament studies. Served as the Bishop of Durham in the Church of England. Held an academic post as Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St Andrews. Authored several influential books on theology and the resurrection of Jesus. Engaged in debates on Christian belief and modern scholarship, contributing to the understanding of Christian origins and theology.
Bishop of Durham
Professor at the University of St Andrews
Authored 'Simply Jesus'
Contributed to the 'NIV Application Commentary' series
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