N. T. Wright’s New Perspectives on the Cross
Martyn McGeown critically examines N.T. Wright's New Perspective on Paul and his fresh approach to understanding Christ's work on the cross, particularly Wright's redefinition of justification and righteousness away from the traditional Reformed forensic understanding. McGeown contrasts Wright's covenant-community-focused interpretation with the classical Reformed doctrine of imputation of Christ's righteousness received by faith alone, making this a valuable resource for understanding contemporary challenges to Reformed soteriology.
Introduction Calvin College (Grand Rapids, MI) hosted its thirtieth "January Series" in January 2017. Appearing, he informed his audience, for the fifth time, N.T. Wright, former Bishop of Durham in England, and current research professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland, gave a speech in connection with the (Henry J.) Stob lecture series with the title, "The Royal Revolution: Fresh Perspectives on the Cross," on Tuesday, January 24. Wright...
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