Lively, well-informed portrait of the complex figure who was the apostle Paul
Though Paul is often lauded as the first great Christian theologian and a champion for Gentile inclusion in the church, in his own time he was universally regarded as a strange and controversial person. In this book Pauline scholar Michael Bird explains why.
An Anomalous Jew presents the figure of Paul in all his complexity with his blend of common and controversial Jewish beliefs and a faith in Christ that brought him into conflict with the socio-religious scene around him....
Lively, well-informed portrait of the complex figure who was the apostle Paul
Though Paul is often lauded as the first great Chris...
This commentary, written by two leading Pauline scholars, showcases integration of multiple methods as well as reflections on the reception of Philippians and its meaning for today. It introduces the most compelling scholarship on the interpretation of Philippians to both an academic and non-academic audience.
This commentary, written by two leading Pauline scholars, showcases integration of multiple methods as well as reflections on the reception of Philipp...
