This second edition of N. T. Wright?s popular <em>Following Jesus</em> ? originally published in 1995 ? includes a new preface by the author. In twelve exhilarating meditations Wright explores what it truly means to follow Jesus today.<br/><br/>Wright first outlines the essential messages of six major New Testament books ? Hebrews, Colossians, Matthew, John, Mark, and Revelation ? looking in particular at their portrayal of Jesus and what he accomplished in his sacrificial death. In the second part of the book Wright takes six key New Testament themes ? resurrection, rebirth, temptation, hell, heaven, and new life ? and considers their significance for the lives of present-day disciples.