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The New Testament picks up from the Old the theme that God intends, in the end, to put the whole creation to rights.
N. T. Wright
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N. T. Wright
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: November 1
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Nicholas Thomas Wright
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First-hand acquaintance with the actual texts is always the best way.
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Tolerance is a cheap, low-grade parody of love. Tolerance is not a great virtue to aspire to. Love is much tougher and harder.
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To get overprotective about particular readings of the Bible is always in danger of idolatry.
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