school, F. C. Baur (1792–1860) and D. F. Strauss (1808–74), comes to mind.25 Fourth, and finally, Wright emphasizes the importance of the authority of Scripture. For many throughout the history of the interpretation of Scripture, the Bible has represented merely a history or source book rather than an instrument of God’s authority. So, these four characteristics of Wright’s prolegomena are commendable. There are, however, weaknesses present in his theological presuppositions. We may begin, first,
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