An introduction to the study of Paul
By: David G. Horrell
Edition: Third edition.
Series: T & T Clark approaches to biblical studies
Publisher: Bloomsbury T&T Clark; T&T Clark
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London, UK; New York, NY, USA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 248
ISBN-13: 9780567656247; 9780567656254; 9780567656278; 9780567656261
Subjects: Criticism, interpretation; Bible
Description: This work traces the development of early Christianity from Jesus to Paul, his encounter with Christ on the road to Damascus, theological and pastoral concerns expressed in his letters, the picture of Paul in Acts, and his social work.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction : Paul the man-mountain; title: From Jesus to Paul : pre-Pauline Christianity; title: Paul's life : before and after his encounter with Christ; title: Paul the letter-writer; title: Paul the theologian : the central elements of Paul's Gospel; title: Paul, Israel, and the Jewish law; title: Perspectives on the Pauline assemblies; title: Paul's legacy in the New Testament and beyond; title: Coming full circle : why study Paul today?