The Apostle Paul and His Letters: An Introduction
“James Prothro has here distilled a mass of learning into an intelligent and clearly written introduction to Paul’s theology, letters and historical setting. Students will find an extremely helpful guide here to the apostle’s thought and writings, as well as a lucid account of the main currents of contemporary interpretation. Highly recommended!”-Simon J. Gathercole, University of Cambridge

“James Prothro offers students and the larger academic community an absorbing introduction to Paul in the classical style, leading the reader into the letters by means of historical context, genre, and theological concerns. We are swept away by a coherent big picture, but also captivated by such social details as the costliness of producing manuscripts in Paul’s time. Here is a subtle, yet engaging, book that joins together elements of a handbook and a perspectival monograph, inviting us into ongoing scholarly discussions about the apostle’s writings, making sane (if sometimes debatable) decisions about such matters, and showing definitively how the letters remain essential for the faithful.”-Edith M. Humphrey, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

“The past years have witnessed an overwhelming flood of studies on Paul the Apostle and his theology. James Prothro’s new book, The Apostle Paul and his Letters, presents an up-to-date review of the main questions about Paul, and provides a clear, wise, and faith-filled review of Paul’s life and each of his letters. Highly recommended for use in seminaries and theological colleges.”-Daniel Keating, Sacred Heart Major Seminary

“James Protho has written an outstanding introduction to Paul and his letters. Comprehensive in scope, carefully researched, balanced, and theologically insightful, this work clarifies the background, structure, and theological issues of each letter that students need to know if they are to read Paul with confidence and understanding. It is an ideal text for introducing Paul to undergraduate and graduate students, one of the best available.”-Frank Matera, The Catholic University of America
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The Apostle Paul and His Letters: An Introduction
“James Prothro has here distilled a mass of learning into an intelligent and clearly written introduction to Paul’s theology, letters and historical setting. Students will find an extremely helpful guide here to the apostle’s thought and writings, as well as a lucid account of the main currents of contemporary interpretation. Highly recommended!”-Simon J. Gathercole, University of Cambridge

“James Prothro offers students and the larger academic community an absorbing introduction to Paul in the classical style, leading the reader into the letters by means of historical context, genre, and theological concerns. We are swept away by a coherent big picture, but also captivated by such social details as the costliness of producing manuscripts in Paul’s time. Here is a subtle, yet engaging, book that joins together elements of a handbook and a perspectival monograph, inviting us into ongoing scholarly discussions about the apostle’s writings, making sane (if sometimes debatable) decisions about such matters, and showing definitively how the letters remain essential for the faithful.”-Edith M. Humphrey, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

“The past years have witnessed an overwhelming flood of studies on Paul the Apostle and his theology. James Prothro’s new book, The Apostle Paul and his Letters, presents an up-to-date review of the main questions about Paul, and provides a clear, wise, and faith-filled review of Paul’s life and each of his letters. Highly recommended for use in seminaries and theological colleges.”-Daniel Keating, Sacred Heart Major Seminary

“James Protho has written an outstanding introduction to Paul and his letters. Comprehensive in scope, carefully researched, balanced, and theologically insightful, this work clarifies the background, structure, and theological issues of each letter that students need to know if they are to read Paul with confidence and understanding. It is an ideal text for introducing Paul to undergraduate and graduate students, one of the best available.”-Frank Matera, The Catholic University of America
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The Apostle Paul and His Letters: An Introduction

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“James Prothro has here distilled a mass of learning into an intelligent and clearly written introduction to Paul’s theology, letters and historical setting. Students will find an extremely helpful guide here to the apostle’s thought and writings, as well as a lucid account of the main currents of contemporary interpretation. Highly recommended!”-Simon J. Gathercole, University of Cambridge

“James Prothro offers students and the larger academic community an absorbing introduction to Paul in the classical style, leading the reader into the letters by means of historical context, genre, and theological concerns. We are swept away by a coherent big picture, but also captivated by such social details as the costliness of producing manuscripts in Paul’s time. Here is a subtle, yet engaging, book that joins together elements of a handbook and a perspectival monograph, inviting us into ongoing scholarly discussions about the apostle’s writings, making sane (if sometimes debatable) decisions about such matters, and showing definitively how the letters remain essential for the faithful.”-Edith M. Humphrey, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary

“The past years have witnessed an overwhelming flood of studies on Paul the Apostle and his theology. James Prothro’s new book, The Apostle Paul and his Letters, presents an up-to-date review of the main questions about Paul, and provides a clear, wise, and faith-filled review of Paul’s life and each of his letters. Highly recommended for use in seminaries and theological colleges.”-Daniel Keating, Sacred Heart Major Seminary

“James Protho has written an outstanding introduction to Paul and his letters. Comprehensive in scope, carefully researched, balanced, and theologically insightful, this work clarifies the background, structure, and theological issues of each letter that students need to know if they are to read Paul with confidence and understanding. It is an ideal text for introducing Paul to undergraduate and graduate students, one of the best available.”-Frank Matera, The Catholic University of America

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780813235127
Publisher: Catholic University of America Press
Publication date: 01/07/2022
Series: Verbum Domini
Pages: 320
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

James B. Prothro is Assistant Professor of Scripture and Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology.

Thomas D. Stegman, SJ, is the Dean and Professor of New Testament in the School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College.

Table of Contents

Foreword Thomas D. Stegman, SJ ix

Preface xi

Abbreviations xiii

1 The Importance and Challenges of Paul 1

2 Paul's Life and Contexts 11

3 Approaching Paul's Letters 27

4 Approaching Paul's Theology 45

5 The Portrait of Paul in Acts 59

6 Romans 71

7 1 Corinthians 97

8 2 Corinthians 119

9 Galatians 143

10 Ephesians 165

11 Philippians 183

12 Colossians 201

13 1-2 Thessalonians 219

14 The Pastoral Epistles: 1-2 Timothy and Titus 237

15 Philemon 261

Epilogue: Paul's Faith and Hope for Today 273

Bibliography 275

Scriptural Index 293

Author Index 308

Index 313

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