[asa] N.T. Wright and evolving creation theology?

In addition to reading some Polkinghorne, I have read and appreciated a
little bit of N.T. Wright's materials (a couple of audio lectures and
_Simply Christian_). I have two questions for the list:

1) Given the many books by Bishop Wright, which two or three would you say
provide the most complete overview of his views on (a) Jesus and the
resurrection and (b) the theology and message of Paul?

2) From reviews, etc., I am familiar with the main "issues" that surround
Wright's "New perspective on Paul", etc. The little that I have read
resonates with me, but I am aware of that some of the more conservative
evangelical theologians (esp. Calvinists like John MacArthur and John Piper)
have some significant problems with his perspective. It seems that two of
these points of contention relate to the event or ontology of justification
and to the openness of God. I don't want to spark a big discussion about
theology per se, but I am interested to know your thoughts about Wright's
views in relation to the evolving creation view (which I hold). Does Wright
ever directly make this connection in his writing? (I've heard that he and
Polkinghorne are like-minded in their respective areas; in the very least
they are both strong defenders of the resurrection.) What about his theology
and view on Paul either does or does not resonate with your evolving
creation view? (I know some on this list are more openness theology and
others are more Calvinistic in their evolving creation view, so I expect
there might be some difference of opinion on Wright.)

I am very interested in your thoughts!

Doug Hayworth

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Received on Tue Jan 8 09:31:16 2008