Of all the authors who are to some extent identified with the “new perspective on Paul,” perhaps none is as prolific or popularly known as Nicholas Thomas (“Tom”) Wright. Though Wright prefers not to be identified with some monochrome development known as “the new perspective,” he clearly writes as one convinced that a return to […]

In order to understand the full meaning of this summary statement of the doctrine of justification, we need to consider briefly several distinct aspects of Wright’s understanding. Chief among these are: 1) his interpretation of the phrase, “the righteousness of God,” as the basis for the justification of God’s people; 2) the precise meaning of […]

There are two passages in Paul’s epistles that are of special importance to the question of justification and a final judgment according to works. The first of these, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, is especially pertinent to the question of the nature of the reward that will be granted to believers for their works. The second of […]