Gospel Quote by N.T. Wright
““It is possible, it seems, to affirm everything the creed says—especially Jesus’s “divine” status and his bodily resurrection—but to know nothing of what the gospel writers were trying to say. Something is seriously wrong here.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The New Testament and the People of God”, 1992
Questioning the coherence of doctrine when historical context is ignored.
In simple terms: Faith claims can clash with scholarly analysis.
Key Takeaway
Balance belief with critical historical inquiry.
Themes
theology
historical criticism
faith
dogma
Mood
inquisitive
thought‑provoking
Type
theological
academic
When to use this quote
- seminar discussion
- academic research
- personal belief review
Key Concepts
biblical studies
philosophy
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile doctrine with historical evidence?
- What role should scholarship play in faith?
A Different Perspective
Faith may persist despite scholarly doubts; tension can be productive.
