Rediscovering Paul
An Introduction to His World, Letters, and Theology
InterVarsity Press · Print & ebook · November 21, 2017
For some of us, the apostle Paul is intimidating, like a distant and difficult uncle.
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- Who it’s for
- A textbook introduction makes Paul’s world, letters, and theology easier to approach.
- Genres
- Paul's Letters, New Testament Biography, New Testament Interpretation
- Published
- InterVarsity Press, November 21, 2017
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For some of us, the apostle Paul is intimidating, like a distant and difficult uncle. Maybe not someone you'd like to hang out with at a coffee shop on a rainy day. He'd make a scene, evangelize the barista, and arouse looks across the room. For a mid-morning latte, we'd prefer Jesus over Paul.But Paul is actually the guy who—from Ephesus to Athens—was the talk of the marketplace, the raconteur of the Parthenon.
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He knew everyone, founded emerging churches, loved the difficult people, and held his own against the intellectuals of his day. If you’re willing to give Paul a try, Rediscovering Paul is your reliable guide. This is a book that reacquaints us with Paul, as if for the first time.Drawing on the best of contemporary scholarship, and with language shaped by teaching and conversing with today's students, Rediscovering Paul is a textbook that has passed the test. Now in a reworked edition, it’s better than ever. There are fresh discussions of Paul’s letter writing and how those letters were received in the churches, new considerations of pseudonymity and the authenticity of Paul’s letters, and updated coverage of recent developments in interpreting Paul. from Paul’s conversion and call to his ongoing impact on church and culture, this second edition of Rediscovering Paul comes enthusiastically recommended.
A Fresh Encounter
A textbook introduction makes Paul’s world, letters, and theology easier to approach.
Come here for
- A more approachable way into Paul’s world and thought
- Scholarship explained in language shaped by teaching and conversation
Expect
- Fresh attention to how Paul’s letters were written and received
- Updated discussion of letter authenticity and recent interpretations
Where it sits
| Paul's Letters | 55% |
|---|---|
| New Testament Biography | 30% |
| New Testament Interpretation | 30% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- New Testament Biography
- Paul's Letters
- Church History
- Authors
- E. Randolph Richards, David B. Capes, Rodney Reeves
- Publisher
- InterVarsity Press
- Published
- November 21, 2017
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Reading lane
- New Testament Biography