Interesting Quote by N. T. Wright
“Fortunately, Paul is much more interesting than most of his interpreters, myself included.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Paul and the Faithfulness of God, N. T. Wright, 2013
The author finds Paul to be a more engaging figure than those who study or explain him, including himself.
In simple terms: Paul is more interesting than his interpreters.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate the depth of primary sources.
Themes
theology
interpretation
personality
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
analytical
scholarly
When to use this quote
- academic research
- personal study
- sermons
- teaching
Key Concepts
Biblical studies
historical context
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal bias affect scholarly work?
- What can we learn by focusing on original texts?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations can be biased or limited.
![“I remember once, I read in a horoscope, because I'm an Aries, I read this terrible thing, which really affected me, which said, "You will never be original. You will always be an interpreter." (Laughs) I thought, "Oh my God." You know, I had to live with that on my back for [all my life].” quote by Andy Serkis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/745/andy-serkis-1548_affected_i-remember-once-i-read-in-a-horoscope-be_196174.jpg)
