Paul: A Very Short Introduction

by E. P. Sanders

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780191606625
Publisher:	OUP Oxford
Publication date:	02/22/2001
Series:	Very Short Introductions
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

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).

Table of Contents

• 1: Paul's mission
• 2: Paul's life
• 3: Missionary strategy and message
• 4: The return of the Lord and the resurrection of the dead
• 5: Theological presuppositions: monotheism and providence
• 6: Righteous by faith and being in Christ: Galatians
• 7: Righteous by faith and being in Christ: Romans
• 8: Christology
• 9: The law
• 10: Behaviour
• 11: The salvation of Israel and of the world: Romans 9-11
• Notes on sources
• Further reading
• Index

What People are Saying About This

J. Samuel Escobar

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)

Harry Rosenberg

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.)

Jeffrey A. Trumbower

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)

Daniel P. Efroymson

Written clearly, and the focus is on the most important issues. The 'participation' business is treated well.
—(David P. Efroymson, La Salle University)

Editorial Reviews

"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.

"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

"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

"Written clearly, and the focus is on the most important issues. The 'participation' business is treated well."—David P. Efroymson, La Salle University

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