Overview
Paul is the most powerful human personality in the history of the Church. A missionary, theologian, and religious genius, in his epistles he laid the foundations on which later Christian theology was built. In his highly original introduction to Paul's life and thought, E. P. Sanders, whose research on Paul has substantially influenced recent scholarship, pays equal attention to Paul's fundamental convictions and the sometimes convoluted ways in which they were worked out. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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Author: E. P. Sanders (Arts and Sciences Professor of Religion, Arts and Sciences Professor of Religion, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 11.20cm
, Height: 1.10cm
, Length: 17.90cm
Weight: 0.138kg
ISBN: 9780192854513
ISBN 10: 0192854518
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 22 February 2001
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
<br> An incisive summation of the essentials of Paul's career and role in development of early Christianity. Sanders highlights key elements in Pauline thought. --Harry Rosenberg, Colorado State Univ.<p><br> This book is lucid and judicious. 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. Trumbower, St. Michael's College<p><br> 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<p><br> Written clearly, and the focus is on the most important issues. The 'participation' business is treated well. --David P. Efroymson, La Salle University<p><br>
An incisive summation of the essentials of Paul's career and role in development of early Christianity. Sanders highlights key elements in Pauline thought. --Harry Rosenberg, Colorado State Univ.<br> This book is lucid and judicious. 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. Trumbower, St. Michael's College<br> 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<br> Written clearly, and the focus is on the most important issues. The 'participation' business is treated well. --David P. Efroymson, La Salle University<br>
Author Information
E. P. Snaders is Arts and Sciences Professor of Religion at Duke University. He was formerly Dean Ireland's Professor of Exegesis in the University of Oxford and Fellow of The Queen's College. His books include Paul and Palestinian Judaism (1977), Paul, the Law, and the Jewish People (1983), and Jesus and Judaism (1985).
