Paul (Past Masters)
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (964 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0192876791 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 138 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-01-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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Michael's College"This short readable volume is packed with the wisdom and insights of a scholar whose contribution to the field of Pauline studies is respected around the world."--J. Samuel Escobar, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary"Written clearly, and the focus is on the most important issues. "An incisive summation of the essentials of Paul's career and role in development of early Christianity. Trumbower, St. Efroymson, La Salle University. Sanders highlights key elements in Pauline thought."--Harry Rosenberg, Colorado State Univ."This book is lucid and judicious. The 'participation' business is treated well."--David P. It's the most concise introduction to Paul I've seen, and it is excellent as a quick intro at the beginning of a course, preparing the students for further study of Paul's letters themselves."--Jeffrey A
A good short introduction This little volume is a reissue of Ed Sanders's book on Paul in Oxford's "Past Masters" series. It's held up well.Sanders, the author of several highly acclaimed works on Palestinian Judaism and of two absolutely magisterial works on the historical Jesus, here presents a highly condensed and a. Jean A. Jones said A very good brief introduction to the Apostle Paul. If you wanted a no frills, full of explanation introduction to the Apostle Paul that was done by an excellent scholar, you couldn't do a better job than get this book. The book was short and easy to read, and really explained the Apostle Paul in a concise manner.. B. Marold said Superbly scholarly for size and format. Buy It!. `Paul, A Very Short Introduction' by the leading American Pauline scholar, E. P. Sanders is a revelation to me it will also probably be a surprise to anyone not familiar with this Oxford University Press series. My first surprise is that an author of such great academic distinction should be d
E.P. Sanders is a Professor of Religion at Duke University.
P. In this short introduction, internationally renowned New Testament scholar, E. Sanders, considers the influence of Paul's Jewish background and missionary activity on the development of his teaching.. As the Apostle to the Gentiles and the author of the letters that form the basis of Christian theology, Paul is rightly recognized as one of the most powerful figures in the history of the Church