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About Jonathan Wright

Jonathan Wright is a PhD student in New Testament at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He can be reached at jonrichwright@gmail.com, on Twitter @jonrichwright, or jonathanrichardwright.com.

NBN Episodes hosted by Jonathan:

Biblical Studies May 13, 2021

Signs of the Messiah

An Introduction to John’s Gospel

Andreas J. Köstenberger

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
In Signs of the Messiah: An Introduction to John’s Gospel (Lexham Press, 2021), Andreas J. Köstenberger—veteran New Testament scholar and expert on the Gospel of John—guides readers through John and …
Biblical Studies April 21, 2021

Discourse Analysis of the New Testament Writings

Todd Scacewater

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
For the first time, one volume includes a discourse analysis of every writing in the New Testament. Discourse analysis of written texts involves examining units of language higher than the …
Biblical Studies February 17, 2021

The Messianic Theology of the New Testament

Joshua W. Jipp

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
One of the earliest Christian confessions—that Jesus is Messiah and Lord—has long been recognized throughout the New Testament. Joshua Jipp shows that the New Testament is in fact built upon …
Biblical Studies December 21, 2020

Studying the New Testament Through Inscriptions

An Introduction

C. Burnett

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
Studying the New Testament Through Inscriptions (Hendrickson Publishers, 2020)through Inscriptions is an intuitive introduction to inscriptions from the Greco-Roman world. Inscriptions can help contextualize certain events associated with the New …
Biblical Studies November 4, 2020

Christobiography

Memory, History, and the Reliability of the Gospels

Craig Keener

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
Are the canonical Gospels historically reliable? The four canonical Gospels are ancient biographies, narratives of Jesus’s life. The authors of these Gospels were intentional in how they handled historical information …
Biblical Studies September 18, 2020

Jesus and the Forces of Death

The Gospels' Portrayal of Ritual Impurity within First-Century Judaism

Matthew Thiessen

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
Although most people acknowledge that Jesus was a first-century Jew, interpreters of the Gospels often present him as opposed to Jewish law and customs—especially when considering his numerous encounters with …
Biblical Studies August 21, 2020

The Ascension of Christ

Recovering a Neglected Doctrine

Patrick Schreiner

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
The good news of Jesus includes his life, death, resurrection, and future return—but what about his ascension? Though often neglected or misunderstood, the ascension is integral to the gospel. In …
Biblical Studies July 14, 2020

Temple of Presence

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Andrea L. Robinson

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
In Revelation 21–22, John offered a resplendent portrayal of a new Jerusalem without a temple, in which he seemed to reference the final chapters of Ezekiel. The puzzling issue for …
Biblical Studies July 3, 2020

Echoes of Exodus

Tracing Themes of Redemption through Scripture

Alastair J. Roberts

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
The exodus—the story of God leading his chosen people out of slavery in Egypt—stands as a pivotal event in the Old Testament. But if you listen closely, you will hear …
Biblical Studies June 12, 2020

The Story Retold

A Biblical-Theological Introduction to the New Testament

G. K. Beale &amp

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
New Testament introductions fall into two categories: those that emphasize the history behind the text through discussions of authorship, dating, and audience, and those that explore the content of the …
Biblical Studies May 1, 2020

Beginner's Guide to New Testament Studies

Nijay Gupta

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
Beginner's Guide to New Testament Studies (Baker Academic, 2020) is an accessible and balanced introduction that helps readers sort out key views on the most important debated issues in New …
Biblical Studies February 11, 2020

Ecclesiology and Theosis in the Gospel of John

Andrew J. Byers

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
For the author of the fourth Gospel, there is neither a Christless church nor a churchless Christ. In his book Ecclesiology and Theosis in the Gospel of John (Cambridge University …
Biblical Studies January 13, 2020

Paul and the Language of Faith

Nijay Gupta

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
Faith language permeates the letters of Paul. Yet, its exact meaning is not always clear. Many today, reflecting centuries of interpretation, consider belief in Jesus to be a passive act …
Biblical Studies November 13, 2019

Participating in Christ

Explorations in Paul's Theology and Spirituality

Michael J. Gorman

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
In his new book, Participating in Christ: Explorations in Paul's Theology and Spirituality (Baker Academic, 2019), renowned scholar Michael Gorman examines the important Pauline theme of participation in Christ, a …
Biblical Studies October 10, 2019

Genesis

An Introduction and Commentary

Andrew Steinmann

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
Genesis is a book of origins: of the world, of sin, of God's promise of redemption, and of the people of Israel. It traces God's pledge of a Savior through …
Biblical Studies September 18, 2019

Matthew, Disciple and Scribe

Patrick Schreiner

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
In Matthew, Disciple and Scribe (Baker Academic, 2019), Patrick Schreiner provides a fresh look at the Gospel of Matthew, highlighting the unique contribution Matthew's rich and multilayered portrait of Jesus …
Biblical Studies August 19, 2019

How the Gospels Became History

Jesus and Mediterranean Myths

M. David Litwa

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
Did the early Christians believe their myths? Like most ancient—and modern—people, early Christians made efforts to present their myths in the most believable ways. In How the Gospels Became History …
Biblical Studies August 6, 2019

Reading Romans with Eastern Eyes

Honor and Shame in Paul's Message and Mission

Jackson Wu

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
What does it mean to “read Romans with Eastern eyes”? Combining research from Asian scholars with his many years of experience living and working in East Asia, Jackson directs our …
Biblical Studies July 5, 2019

The Old Testament in Seven Sentences

A Small Introduction to a Vast Topic

Christopher J. H. Wright

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
Some people find the Old Testament to be confusing, out of date, and essentially replaced by the New Testament. They are missing out. The Old Testament offers us a grand …
Intellectual History June 20, 2019

Galatians

A Commentary

Craig Keener

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
Leading New Testament scholar Dr. Craig Keener is widely respected for his thorough research, sound judgments, and knowledge of ancient sources. This commentary on Paul's Letter to the Galatians features …
Biblical Studies May 28, 2019

An Introduction to the Greek New Testament, Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge

Dirk Jongkind

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
Is the New Testament text reliable? What do we do with textual variants? How do I use the Greek New Testament? This short book, An Introduction to the Greek New …
Biblical Studies April 30, 2019

Can We Trust the Gospels?

Peter J. Williams

Hosted by Jonathan Wright
Is there evidence to believe the Gospels? The Gospels―Matthew, Mark, Luke, John―are four accounts of Jesus’s life and teachings while on earth. But should we accept them as historically accurate …