N. T. Wright’s latest book, Paul: A Biography, is coming out in February from Harper Collins. This book provides an entry point for readers, summing up key parts of Paul’s life, analyzing his character, and presenting him as the extraordinary man he was. It is an excellent introduction to Wright’s interpretation of Paul and a helpful place to begin before moving on to Paul and the Faithfulness of God.
The contents are as follows:
Part One: Beginnings
1. Zeal
2. Damascus
3. Arabia and Tarsus
4. Antioch
Part Two: Herald of the King
5. Cypress and Galatia
6. Antioch and Jerusalem
7. Into Europe
8. Athens
9. Corinth I
10. Ephesus I
11. Ephesus II
12. Corinth II
13. Jerusalem Again
Part Three: The Sea, The Sea
14. From Caesarea to Rome–and Beyond?
15. The Challenge of Paul
Paul: A Biography is available for pre-order at the following sites.