Simply Jesus

My first read of an author apparently highly recommended by both friends and the reading community left me a little flat. From the title, I expected more “simplicity” and less historical complexity. Undoubtedly, the author has done his homework on this subject, but (in my opinion) could do a little better, communication-wise, to get his points across.

Short review: I have a hard time being objective about Wright's work. I really find it fascinating. In part because he is hitting in areas that I really am looking for. This is a great illustration of the Christological Hermeneutic that Christian Smith is looking for in A Bible Made Impossible. It is a very good companion to Scot McKnight's King Jesus Gospel. I have read Wright's Challenge of Jesus fairly recently and this is a completely different book, not just a revision. And there are several things that I think he handles better here. This is intended to be a follow up to his Simply Christian and is written at a more popular level (not simplistic, just without footnotes).

My full review is on my blog at http://bookwi.se/simply-jesus/