The Paul Debate

Author: N. T. Wright
Publisher: SPCK
ISBN: 0281076472
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 101

Book Description
In the last two decades N. T. Wright has produced a succession of connected volumes that explore the nature and origins of Christianity. Wright has consistently argued that Christianity, while indebted to Second Temple Judaism, represents a significant development. With major books on method and background, Jesus, and the resurrection already in print, in Paul and the Faithfulness of God, Wright added a comprehensive study of the Apostle to the Gentiles. The Paul Debate is essential reading for those who both agree and disagree with Wright, and for all who want to understand the compelling voice of one of the most read and productive Pauline scholars in the past decades.

Paul Meets Muhammad

Author: Michael R. Licona
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 0801066026
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
A creative, out of the box approach to examining the validity of Christ's resurrection from the virtual perspectives of two religious heavyweights.

Paul's 'Works of the Law' in the Perspective of Second Century Reception

Author: Matthew J. Thomas
Publisher: Mohr Siebeck
ISBN: 3161562755
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 285

Book Description
Paul writes that we are justified by faith apart from 'works of the law', a disputed term that represents a fault line between 'old' and 'new' perspectives on Paul. Was the Apostle reacting against the Jews' good works done to earn salvation, or the Mosaic Law's practices that identified the Jewish people? Matthew J. Thomas examines how Paul's second century readers understood these points in conflict, how they relate to 'old' and 'new' perspectives, and what their collective witness suggests about the Apostle's own meaning. Surprisingly, these early witnesses align closely with the 'new' perspective, though their reasoning often differs from both viewpoints. They suggest that Paul opposes these works neither due to moralism, nor primarily for experiential or social reasons, but because the promised new law and covenant, which are transformative and universal in scope, have come in Christ.

Jesus and Paul Reconnected

Author: Todd D. Still
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 0802831494
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 183

Book Description
The six essays in this volume consider the relationship between Jesus and Paul from diverse angles, bringing fresh insights into an area of study that has long lain dormant. Written by established scholars, Jesus and Paul Reconnected explores historical congruity between Christ and his apostle and examines potential connections in their thought, relationships, and practices. Topics considered include the grace of God, treatment of the poor, law and gospel, Peter's connection between the two, the Last Supper, and the death of Christ. Todd Still brings these superb scholars together in hopes of encouraging further conversation and contributing to this growing area of New Testament research. The result is a new and stimulating exploration of these two extraordinary figures of the faith. Contributors: John M. G. Barclay Markus Bockmuehl Beverly Roberts Gaventa Bruce W. Longenecker Francis Watson Stephen Westerholm

Paul and the Faithfulness of God

Author: N. T. Wright
Publisher: Fortress Press
ISBN: 0800626834
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 1701

Book Description
This highly anticipated two-book fourth volume in N. T. Wright's magisterial series, Christian Origins and the Question of God, is destined to become the standard reference point on the subject for all serious students of the Bible and theology. The mature summation of a lifetime's study, this landmark book pays a rich tribute to the breadth and depth of the apostle's vision, and offers an unparalleled wealth of detailed insights into his life, times, and enduring impact.

Tertullian and Paul

Author: Todd D. Still
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 0567554112
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 346

Book Description
How might late second/early third century readings of Paul illuminate our understanding of the first century texts? A close comparison of Tertullian and Paul reveals the former to be both a dubious and a profoundly insightful interpreter of the latter. With growing interest in the field of patristic exegesis, there is a need for examination of Tertullian's readings of Paul. Tertullian, the first among the significant Latin writers, shaped generations of Christians by providing both a vocabulary for and an exposition of elemental Christian doctrines, wherein he relied heavily on Pauline texts and appropriated them for his own use. This new collection of essays presents a collaborative attempt to understand, critique, and appreciate one of the earliest and most influential interpreters of Paul, and thereby better understand and appreciate both the dynamic event of early patristic exegesis and the Pauline texts themselves. Each chapter takes a two pronged approach, beginning with a patristic scholar considering the topic at hand, before a New Testament response. This results in a fast paced and illuminating interdisciplinary volume.

Paul's Divine Christology

Author: Chris Tilling
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 0802872956
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 346

Book Description

Paul Vs. James

Author: Chris Bruno
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780802419125
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Everything you never knew about the men behind the controversy. Put James and Paul next to each other and some tough-to-answer questions come up. Paul says we're saved by faith alone, not works--and James seems to say the opposite. Sure, you know what you're supposed to say, "James didn't mean this... he really meant that" but somehow it doesn't really feel satisfying at the end of the day. Become an expert with biblical scholar and professor Chris Bruno. You'll explore the lives and contexts of Paul and James, discovering important details most people don't know about their biographies. Then you'll study their shared mission and message, and learn how to understand the relevant passages. Whether you're a pastor, small group leader, or a curious Christian, Paul vs. James will bring familiar passages to life in new ways, and give you confidence to answer even the toughest of questions.

A New Perspective on Jesus

Author: James D. G. Dunn
Publisher: Baker Academic
ISBN: 0801027101
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
A renowned scholar calls for a change of direction for the study of Jesus in the 21st century.

Solving the Romans Debate

Author: A. Andrew Das
Publisher: Fortress Press
ISBN: 9781451403367
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 342

Book Description
* A fresh and thorough new reading of the situation prompting Paul's most important and puzzling letter