Introducing Paul: The Man, His Mission and His Message
"This is the first book to put in the hands of the student or layperson who wants to know what Paul is all about. The super bonus of this book is that it navigates current discussions about Paul without burdening the reader.Introducing Paulsparkles with wit." (Scot McKnight, Karl A. Olsson Professor in Religious Studies, North Park University)"Michael Bird offers an insightful, readable and serious (yet occasionally witty) introduction to Paul in conversation with the best scholarship on the apostle. It will be especially useful for those who think they know Paul well but have the courage to take a fresh look and have their assumptions challenged. Particularly important are Bird's discussions of justification and of the gospel itself. Let those who have ears to hear listen to what the Spirit--via Paul and Bird--is saying to the people of God in a world that seems increasingly similar to Paul's." (Michael J. Gorman, dean, Ecumenical Institute of Theology, and professor of sacred Scripture, St. Mary's Seminary & University, Baltimore, Maryland)