The Vision of Ephesians
The Task of the Church and the Glory of God
Tom Wright's original and exciting interpretation of Ephesians offers a breath-taking vision of God's purposes for the cosmos, and explores the vital challenges Paul offers his readers - then and now.
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Tom Wright (Author)
Tom Wright is Research Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St Andrews and Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He is the author of more than 90 influential books, including The New Testament for Everyone, Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, The Day the Revolution Began, Paul: A biography, Into the Heart of Romans and God’s Homecoming (all published by SPCK).
Philip Law (In-House Editor)
Philip Law is Publishing Director for SPCK and Lion Books. His previous books include The One Hour Bible (SPCK, 2018), A Time to Pray: 365 classic prayers to help you through the year (Lion, 2002) and The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer (SPCK/Crossroad, 1995/ 2009). He is also a contributor to the 6th edition of The Lion Handbook to the Bible (Lion, 2025).
Tom Wright is Research Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St Andrews and Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He is the author of more than 90 influential books, including The New Testament for Everyone, Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, The Day the Revolution Began, Paul: A biography, Into the Heart of Romans and God’s Homecoming (all published by SPCK).
Philip Law (In-House Editor)
Philip Law is Publishing Director for SPCK and Lion Books. His previous books include The One Hour Bible (SPCK, 2018), A Time to Pray: 365 classic prayers to help you through the year (Lion, 2002) and The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer (SPCK/Crossroad, 1995/ 2009). He is also a contributor to the 6th edition of The Lion Handbook to the Bible (Lion, 2025).
"A beautifully crafted study of Ephesians, replete with penetrating insights that will enrich the mind, the heart, and the spirit."
"With characteristic clarity and vivid metaphors, Tom Wright sets Ephesians within the biblical narrative of redemption, drawing on Old Testament passages and the historical milieux of the Jewish and Roman cultures of Paul's day... Under Wright's adroit pastoral care, The Vision of Ephesians sings with worship to the glory of God."
"With his familiar sparkling prose, Wright takes the reader on a journey through the letter to the church 'in Ephesus' (which is, he argues, a circular letter from Paul)... This wide-ranging theological vision proves the perfect canvas for Wright's expansive theological palette."
"To read this book is to feel one has been treated to sitting in on the lectures on which it is based. With his usual flair, and writing in an accessible teaching style, Tom Wright indicates how Ephesians, whether or not by Paul himself, sets Paul's gospel in a universal context, relating it to God's purposes for the Church and the cosmos."
"An excellent book for small group Bible studies, family devotion and personal spiritual growth. This is not a book to read through in one sitting."
This is Wright at his best, manifestly in love with his subject, manifestly seeking to set Paul free to speak as boldly and ambitiously as possible, urging the Church to be what it is meant to be. . .
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In The Vision of Ephesians Tom Wright takes you on an exciting journey through one of the most profound texts in the New Testament.
In just a few powerful pages, Ephesians presents a sweeping panorama of the Christian gospel, tracing God's redemptive plan from the creation of the world to the time when God will be 'all in all'. At its core, the book highlights the transformative work of Jesus the Messiah and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.
Wright masterfully unpacks Paul's vision of the church - what it is, what it is for, and what it means to be part of the new humanity that God is creating in Jesus. This breath-taking vision of God's purpose for humanity comes into sharper focus when we remember that Paul was writing from prison, urging his readers to engage in spiritual warfare, standing firm in the victory won on the cross as that victory unfolds across the world.
The Vision of Ephesians is a must-read for anyone seeking to grasp the depth and beauty of one of the New Testament's most captivating letters.
In just a few powerful pages, Ephesians presents a sweeping panorama of the Christian gospel, tracing God's redemptive plan from the creation of the world to the time when God will be 'all in all'. At its core, the book highlights the transformative work of Jesus the Messiah and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.
Wright masterfully unpacks Paul's vision of the church - what it is, what it is for, and what it means to be part of the new humanity that God is creating in Jesus. This breath-taking vision of God's purpose for humanity comes into sharper focus when we remember that Paul was writing from prison, urging his readers to engage in spiritual warfare, standing firm in the victory won on the cross as that victory unfolds across the world.
The Vision of Ephesians is a must-read for anyone seeking to grasp the depth and beauty of one of the New Testament's most captivating letters.
Author
Tom Wright (Author)
Tom Wright is Research Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St Andrews and Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He is the author of more than 90 influential books, including The New Testament for Everyone, Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, The Day the Revolution Began, Paul: A biography, Into the Heart of Romans and God’s Homecoming (all published by SPCK).
Philip Law (In-House Editor)
Philip Law is Publishing Director for SPCK and Lion Books. His previous books include The One Hour Bible (SPCK, 2018), A Time to Pray: 365 classic prayers to help you through the year (Lion, 2002) and The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer (SPCK/Crossroad, 1995/ 2009). He is also a contributor to the 6th edition of The Lion Handbook to the Bible (Lion, 2025).
Tom Wright is Research Professor Emeritus of New Testament and Early Christianity at the University of St Andrews and Senior Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, Oxford. He is the author of more than 90 influential books, including The New Testament for Everyone, Simply Christian, Surprised by Hope, The Day the Revolution Began, Paul: A biography, Into the Heart of Romans and God’s Homecoming (all published by SPCK).
Philip Law (In-House Editor)
Philip Law is Publishing Director for SPCK and Lion Books. His previous books include The One Hour Bible (SPCK, 2018), A Time to Pray: 365 classic prayers to help you through the year (Lion, 2002) and The SPCK Book of Christian Prayer (SPCK/Crossroad, 1995/ 2009). He is also a contributor to the 6th edition of The Lion Handbook to the Bible (Lion, 2025).
Reviews
"A beautifully crafted study of Ephesians, replete with penetrating insights that will enrich the mind, the heart, and the spirit."
"With characteristic clarity and vivid metaphors, Tom Wright sets Ephesians within the biblical narrative of redemption, drawing on Old Testament passages and the historical milieux of the Jewish and Roman cultures of Paul's day... Under Wright's adroit pastoral care, The Vision of Ephesians sings with worship to the glory of God."
"With his familiar sparkling prose, Wright takes the reader on a journey through the letter to the church 'in Ephesus' (which is, he argues, a circular letter from Paul)... This wide-ranging theological vision proves the perfect canvas for Wright's expansive theological palette."
"To read this book is to feel one has been treated to sitting in on the lectures on which it is based. With his usual flair, and writing in an accessible teaching style, Tom Wright indicates how Ephesians, whether or not by Paul himself, sets Paul's gospel in a universal context, relating it to God's purposes for the Church and the cosmos."
"An excellent book for small group Bible studies, family devotion and personal spiritual growth. This is not a book to read through in one sitting."
This is Wright at his best, manifestly in love with his subject, manifestly seeking to set Paul free to speak as boldly and ambitiously as possible, urging the Church to be what it is meant to be. . .
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In just a few powerful pages, Ephesians presents a sweeping panorama of the Christian gospel, tracing God's redemptive plan from the creation of the world to the time when God will be 'all in all'. At its core, the book highlights the transformative work of Jesus the Messiah and the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit.
Wright masterfully unpacks Paul's vision of the church - what it is, what it is for, and what it means to be part of the new humanity that God is creating in Jesus. This breath-taking vision of God's purpose for humanity comes into sharper focus when we remember that Paul was writing from prison, urging his readers to engage in spiritual warfare, standing firm in the victory won on the cross as that victory unfolds across the world.
The Vision of Ephesians is a must-read for anyone seeking to grasp the depth and beauty of one of the New Testament's most captivating letters.