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“The New Testament picks up from the Old the theme that God intends, in the end, to put the whole creation to rights.”

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N. T. Wright
N. T. Wright

N.T. Wright, born on December 1, 1948, is a British theologian, writer, and scholar. He served as the Bishop of Durham and is one of the most influential figures in contemporary Christian theology. Wright is known for his in-depth research into the Bible and his contributions to the study of Christian history. more

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