Galatians and Thessalonians for Everyone: 20th Anniversary Edition with Study Guide

by N.T. Wright

Esteemed scholar N. T. Wright explores some of Paul’s earliest epistles, rich with vitality, questions, challenges, enthusiasm and awareness of God’s transformative presence and Spirit.
These three letters—Galatians, 1 Thessalonians and 2 Thessalonians—constitute some of Paul’s earliest writings to nascent Christian communities. They are our earliest documents, teeming with vitality, enquiries, challenges, enthusiasm and the awareness of God’s transformative presence and Spirit.
The biblical text is thoughtfully divided into easily manageable sections, ensuring accessibility for readers of all backgrounds. As you engage with this ancient narrative, you’ll discover its timeless resonance with the spiritual quests of today’s readers, whether they are newcomers or seasoned followers of Jesus.
This expanded edition includes Wright’s updated translation of the biblical text, supplemented by a new introduction and a dynamic study guide tailored for both group study sessions and individual contemplation. The inclusion of helpful summaries and thought-provoking questions makes Galatians and Thessalonians for Everyone an ideal companion for those seeking to explore the New Testament with fresh enthusiasm and profound insights.

170 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 26, 2023

About the author

N. T. Wright is the former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England (2003-2010) and one of the world's leading Bible scholars. He is now serving as the chair of New Testament and Early Christianity at the School of Divinity at the University of St. Andrews. He has been featured on ABC News, Dateline NBC, The Colbert Report, and Fresh Air, and he has taught New Testament studies at Cambridge, McGill, and Oxford universities. Wright is the award-winning author of Surprised by Hope, Simply Christian, The Last Word, The Challenge of Jesus, The Meaning of Jesus (coauthored with Marcus Borg), as well as the much heralded series Christian Origins and the Question of God.

He also publishes under Tom Wright.

Reviews

[Maggie Boyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did three books for my Galatians study, of which this was one. Wright gives some interesting insights into what the letter is about and how that applies to modern living. The Thessalonians study is quick and persuasive look at how even shot epistles contain big gospel truths. The text is very readable and applicable for the everyday reader.

[Christopher Hutson · Rating 2 out of 5]

This series is a bit too thin for my taste, but it's probably just right for a lot of folks who are not practiced in serious Bible study. If you know nothing about Galatians, this is not a bad place to start.