Everyone knows that Abraham is one of the most important characters in the Bible - but why should a man who lived nearly 4,000 years ago still matter to Christians today?
The Bishop of Lindchester is happily married with four daughters. But does he have a secret? Welcome to the fictional Diocese of Lindchester. Conceived as an affectionate homage to Trollope's Barchester Chronicles, Acts and Omissions takes you, dear reader, on a year-long romp in the company of bishops, priests and laypeople.
Tom Wright helps us to approach the story of the book of Acts. Wright shows how the book builds on Luke's gospel, laying out the continuing work and teaching of the now risen and ascended Jesus in the power of the Spirit.
Tom Wright has completed a series of guides to all the books of the New Testament, each with his own translation of the text. Each short passage is followed by a commentary with helpful background information. The format makes it appropriate also for daily study.
Tom Wright invites you on an Advent journey with the apotles Peter, Paul and John, linking his reflections to the Sunday readings for Year B in the Revised Common Lectionary