Rediscovering The Apostle Paul

Author : David B. Capes,Rodney Reeves,E. Randolph Richards
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830889020

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Rediscovering Paul by David B. Capes,Rodney Reeves,E. Randolph Richards Pdf

For some of us, the apostle Paul is intimidating, like a distant and difficult uncle. Maybe not someone you'd like to hang out with at a coffee shop on a rainy day. He'd make a scene, evangelize the barista, and arouse looks across the room. For a mid-morning latte, we'd prefer Jesus over Paul. But Paul is actually the guy who—from Ephesus to Athens—was the talk of the marketplace, the raconteur of the Parthenon. He knew everyone, founded emerging churches, loved the difficult people, and held his own against the intellectuals of his day. If you’re willing to give Paul a try, Rediscovering Paul is your reliable guide. This is a book that reacquaints us with Paul, as if for the first time. Drawing on the best of contemporary scholarship, and with language shaped by teaching and conversing with today's students, Rediscovering Paul is a textbook that has passed the test. Now in a reworked edition, it's better than ever. There are fresh discussions of Paul’s letter writing and how those letters were received in the churches, new considerations of pseudonymity and the authenticity of Paul’s letters, and updated coverage of recent developments in interpreting Paul. from Paul’s conversion and call to his ongoing impact on church and culture, this second edition of Rediscovering Paul comes enthusiastically recommended.

Author : Heikki Räisänen,James Veitch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1598150286

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Rediscovering the Apostle Paul by Heikki Räisänen,James Veitch Pdf

Who was the apostle Paul? That question has provided grist for the scholarly mill for millennia. This fifth volume of the Jesus Seminar Guides opens with summaries of the traditional understanding of Paul that examine its inconsistencies and contradictions and reveal its bankruptcy. The authors then move beyond that traditional framework provided by Augustine and Luther to more radical approaches as they struggle with questions such as: who was the historical Paul, how is Paul's message related to Jesus', what problem was Paul trying to solve, and what was his concept of God?

Author : James W. Thompson
Publisher : Baker Academic
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441219657

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The Church according to Paul by James W. Thompson Pdf

Amid conflicting ideas about what the church should be and do in a post-Christian climate, the missing voice is that of Paul. The New Testament's most prolific church planter, Paul faced diverse challenges as he worked to form congregations. Leading biblical scholar James Thompson examines Paul's ministry of planting and nurturing churches in the pre-Christian world to offer guidance for the contemporary church. The church today, as then, must define itself and its mission among people who have been shaped by other experiences of community. Thompson shows that Paul offers an unprecedented vision of the community that is being conformed to the image of Christ. He also addresses contemporary (mis)understandings of words like missional, megachurch, and formation.

Author : David B. Capes,Rodney Reeves,E. Randolph Richards
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830898565

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Rediscovering Jesus by David B. Capes,Rodney Reeves,E. Randolph Richards Pdf

Readers' Choice Awards Honorable Mention One of Nijay Gupta's Best Academic New Testament Books Who is your Jesus? Matthew's teacher? John's Word made flesh? Hebrews' great high priest? What if it turned out that your Jesus is a composite of your favorite selections from the New Testament buffet, garnished with some Hollywood and Americana? Rediscovering Jesus takes us on a gallery tour of biblical portraits of Jesus, from Matthew through Revelation. Our expert guides point out the background and highlights of each New Testament image of Jesus. Then we hit the streets to visit other houses of worship and their scriptures, examining the Jesus of the Book of Mormon and the Qur'an. Popping into a bookstore, we browse the latest on the Gnostic and the historical Jesus. Then we're off on a walking tour of Jesus in America, followed by a film festival of Jesus movies. All along the way our tour guides describe and interpret, but also raise questions: How is this Jesus different from other portraits? If this were our only portrait of Jesus, what would our faith be like? Rediscovering Jesus is an enjoyable, informative and challenging look at how we encounter Jesus in Scripture and our culture. With ample sidebars exploring contexts and the "so what?" questions, it takes us beyond other surveys by probing how our understanding of Jesus can make a difference for faith and life. From the authors of Rediscovering Paul, this is a textbook introduction to Jesus that guides us in our pilgrimage toward seeing Jesus truly.

Author : Rodney Reeves
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-09-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830839469

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Spirituality According to Paul by Rodney Reeves Pdf

Rodney Reeves contrasts easy spiritualities of serenity and retreat with the apostle Paul's vision: a cross-shaped spirituality for fools making their way through life's trials. Responding to Paul's invitation "follow me as I follow Christ," Reeves discovers an ancient spiritual path in the letters of Paul.

Author : David B. Capes,Rodney Reeves,E. Randolph Richards
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830824724

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Rediscovering Jesus by David B. Capes,Rodney Reeves,E. Randolph Richards Pdf

Who is your Jesus? This textbook introduction gives an enjoyable and challenging look at how we encounter Jesus in Scripture and our culture—from the New Testament to the gnostic gospels, historical Jesus studies, Islam, Mormonism, Hollywood and Americana. Follow the path to seeing Jesus truly and notice the difference it makes for faith and life.

Author : N. T. Wright
Publisher : Fortress Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2008-10-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780800663575

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Paul by N. T. Wright Pdf

Ranks the Apostle Paul as "one of the most powerful and seminal minds of the first or any century," and argues that we can now sketch with confidence a new and more nuanced picture of Paul and the radical way in which his encounter with Jesus redefined his life, his mission and his expectations for a world made new in Christ. Reprint.

Author : Thomas R. Schreiner
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 581 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830854127

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Paul, Apostle of God's Glory in Christ by Thomas R. Schreiner Pdf

The theology of the apostle Paul is complex, set forth in numerous occasional letters, and subject to a seemingly endless variety of interpretations. How should students of Scripture engage the challenging task of discerning the shape of Paul's thought? In Paul, Apostle of God's Glory in Christ, Thomas R. Schreiner seeks to unearth Paul's worldview by observing what Paul actually says in his writings and laying out the most important themes and how they are connected. According to Schreiner, "The passion of Paul's life, the foundation and capstone of his vision, and the animating motive of his mission was the supremacy of God in and through the Lord Jesus Christ." While continuing to return to this foundation, Schreiner explores themes such as the inclusion of the Gentiles in God's people, the power of sin, God's liberating work of grace, and the unity of the church, as well as the often-neglected topics of Paul as a missionary and his apostolic sufferings. This second edition is revised throughout and engages with more recent works on Paul. While thoroughly informed by the issues of contemporary Pauline studies, Schreiner offers an accessible account of Paul's theology that focuses on the primary sources. Paul, Apostle of God's Glory in Christ remains a sound, insightful, and trusted exposition of Paul's theology that is well-geared to the needs of seminary students and working pastors.

Author : Norman R. Petersen
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008-08-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781606081136

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Rediscovering Paul by Norman R. Petersen Pdf

In this groundbreaking work, Norman R. Petersen integrates contemporary literary-critical, sociological,and anthropological insights into the traditional arena of historical-critical methods. he demonstrates how these new approaches can be used to interpret biblical texts, especially Paul's letters. The Letter to Philemon serves as a case study. Yet Petersen focuses on the narrative world of Paul as well, for one cannot be truly understood without the other. This work articulates a sociology of letters, explores the social structures which underlie the social relations of the actors in Paul's world, and deals with the systems of belief, knowledge, and value that define the identities of these actors and motivate their actions. Here is cutting-edge scholarship.

Author : Ferdinand Christian Baur
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1873
Category : Apostles
ISBN : HARVARD:HWK7K1

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Paul by Ferdinand Christian Baur Pdf

Author : Lucy Peppiatt
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830853960

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Rediscovering Scripture's Vision for Women by Lucy Peppiatt Pdf

IVP Readers' Choice Award Does God call women to serve as equal partners in marriage and as leaders in the church? The answer to this straightforward question is deeply contested. Into the fray, Lucy Peppiatt offers her work on interpretation of the Bible and Christian practice. With careful exegetical work, Peppiatt considers relevant passages in Ephesians, Colossians, 1 Peter, 1 Timothy, and 1 Corinthians. There she finds a story of God releasing women alongside men into all forms of ministry, leadership, work, and service on the basis of character and gifting, rather than biological sex. Those who see the overturning of male-dominated hierarchy in the Scriptures, she argues, are truly rediscovering an ancient message—a message distorted by those who assumed that a patriarchal world, which they sometimes saw reflected in the Bible, was the one God had ordained.

Author : E. Randolph Richards,Brandon J. O'Brien
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830873326

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Paul Behaving Badly by E. Randolph Richards,Brandon J. O'Brien Pdf

The apostle Paul was kind of a jerk. He was arrogant and stubborn. He called his opponents derogatory, racist names. He legitimized slavery and silenced women. He was a moralistic, homophobic killjoy who imposed his narrow religious views on others. Or was he? Randolph Richards and Brandon O'Brien explore the complicated persona and teachings of the apostle Paul. Unpacking his personal history and cultural context, they show how Paul both offended Roman perspectives and scandalized Jewish sensibilities. His vision of Christian faith was deeply disturbing to those in his day and remains so in ours. Paul behaved badly, but not just in the ways we might think. Take another look at Paul and see why this "worst of sinners" dares to say, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ."

Author : John Pollock
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781434703248

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The Apostle by John Pollock Pdf

Enter the world of ancient Rome through the eyes of one of history's most transformative figures. The Apostle by John Pollock seamlessly weaves together drama, scholarship, and historical accuracy in this book about the apostle Paul's extraordinary life. Starting with the dramatic death of Stephen, you'll witness Paul's incredible transformation from persecutor to preacher. Follow him on his daring missionary journeys that took him to the far corners of the Roman Empire, where he spread the teachings of Christianity. Through detailed maps and a study guide, readers can choose to look deeper into the historical and New Testament aspects of Paul's life or simply enjoy it as a compelling true-life story. Originally published in 1969, and later revised, this newer edition breathes fresh life into a timeless tale. As you immerse yourself in this rich narrative, you'll find yourself on a journey of discovery, uncovering the complexities of Paul's character, his unwavering faith, and the profound impact he had on the world.

Author : Scott Hahn
Publisher : Image
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780307590787

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Many Are Called by Scott Hahn Pdf

In Many Are Called, Dr. Scott Hahn, one of the most celebrated scholars and influential Catholic writers living today, enthusiastically encourages Catholics around the world to renew their focus on the sacred role of the Catholic priest. Using his unique ability to present deep spiritual and theological ideas in the language of everyday life, Dr. Hahn examines the biblical and historical roots of the priesthood to explain the centrality of the priest in the life of the Church. He brings reinvigorated attention to the many roles of the priest—provider, mediator, protector, teacher, judge, and more—all of which are united in the priest's place as spiritual father to God's people, and ultimately he shows that it is through the priest, empowered by God, that the continuing presence of Jesus Christ makes itself known to our world. Lively, insightful, and engaging, Many Are Called will serve as an inspiration to students and seminarians considering a vocation, to clergy renewing their call, to Catholic readers looking to deepen their faith, and to seekers curious about one of Catholicism's defining but least understood elements. With a foreword by the Most Reverend Timothy M. Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, this is a truly special book, one that speaks to the restless heart of humanity and reveals that our pleas for a spiritual father have already been answered.

Author : Rodney Reeves
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-10-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830869411

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Spirituality According to Paul by Rodney Reeves Pdf

Spirituality often evokes images of quiet centeredness, meditative serenity and freedom from life's pressures. It s become a chic commodity, with its benefits evoked by images of sunrises and secluded retreats. Contrast the apostle Paul, who promotes a cross-shaped spirituality for fools making their way though life's trials. Paul realized that images of crucifixion, burial and resurrection would never be popular images of the spiritual life. So he encourages his fellow travelers, who are spiritually united with Christ, to "follow me as I follow Christ." As he explores this ancient spiritual path, Rodney Reeves probes our understanding of what Christian spirituality should be. And to illuminate its transformative power, he gives us living illustrations of what it means to follow Paul as he followed Christ. Here is a book that joins a deep understanding of Paul with a pastoral and spiritual wisdom born of experience.