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PublisherSpck Publishing

ISBN-100281076073

ISBN-139780281076079

eBay Product ID (ePID)28038287820

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Book TitlePaul : a Very Brief History

Number of Pages128 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicChristian Theology / History, Biblical Biography / New Testament, Biblical Studies / New Testament

Publication Year2017

FeaturesNew Edition

GenreReligion

AuthorJohn M. G. Barclay

Book SeriesVery Brief Histories Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight4.4 Oz

Item Length7.5 in

Item Width5.1 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2018-438800

Reviews'Packed with knowledge and insight, this brilliant little book offers a remarkably rich, nuanced, and readable introduction to the Apostle Paul and his legacy through the ages.', These books have been written by recognised scholars who combine academic rigour, a focus on specific questions, and clear explanation. They introduce us to the findings of modern scholarship and help us to understand more of the life and faith of the classical world.

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal225.92

Edition DescriptionNew Edition

SynopsisThis brief historical introduction to Paul assesses his impact on the world as it was at the time and outlines the key ideas and values connected with him. It explores the social, political, and religious factors that formed the context of his life and teaching, and considers how those factors affected the way he was initially received.In the second part, the author surveys the intellectual and cultural "afterlife" of Paul, exploring the ways in which his impact has lasted. Why does he continue to be so influential, and what aspects of his legacy are likely to endure beyond today and into the future? This book has a brief chronology at the front plus a glossary of key terms and a list of further reading at the back., 'There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.' (Galatians 3.28) The revolutionary writings of St Paul have had an incalculable impact on Western history, and continue to influence directly the two billion Christians living today. Written by a world authority, this brief history begins by assessing what we know about Paul's life and letters, and his impact on the Roman world of the first century. It concludes by highlighting the key elements of Paul's thought and considering their consequences as they have played out over two millennia., This brief historical introduction to Paul assesses his impact on the world as it was at the time and outlines the key ideas and values connected with him. It explores the social, political, and religious factors that formed the context of his life and teaching, and considers how those factors affected the way he was initially received. In the second part, the author surveys the intellectual and cultural "afterlife" of Paul, exploring the ways in which his impact has lasted. Why does he continue to be so influential, and what aspects of his legacy are likely to endure beyond today and into the future? This book has a brief chronology at the front plus a glossary of key terms and a list of further reading at the back.

LC Classification NumberBS2506.3.B348 2017