Understanding Paul: The Early Christian Worldview of the Letter to the Romans

Westerholm, Stephen

ISBN 10: 0801027314 / ISBN 13: 9780801027314

Published by Baker Academic, 2004

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Synopsis:

Two thousand years later, Paul attracts more attention than any other figure from antiquity besides one," writes Stephen Westerholm. Why the fascination with the apostle Paul? Westerholm explains that Paul remains such a compelling figure because he was "a man completely captivated by a particular way of looking at life." Using the themes of the Epistle to the Romans, Westerholm helps readers understand the major components of Paul's vision of life. He delves into the writings of the Old Testament, explores their influence on Paul, and engages contemporary readers in a thought-provoking reconsideration of their own assumptions about faith, theology, and ethics. This insightful introduction gives postmodern readers, especially those with little or no biblical background, a necessary big-picture look at Paul's view of reality.

About the Author: Stephen Westerholm is the author of Jesus and Scribal Authority and Israel's Law and the Church's Faith. He is professor of early Christian studies at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Understanding Paul: The Early Christian ...
Publisher: Baker Academic
Publication Date: 2004
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Good
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Edition: 2nd Edition