Tracing the life and influence of one of Christianitys most important figuresthroughout the major periods of its history, this book explores the changing interpretations of Paul and his work, and in doing so throws new light on his writings and on religious history. The impact of the apostle Paul on Christianity is enormous. His missionary journeys, canonized epistles and theological insights were cornerstones of the early Church and pivotal in the formation of Christian doctrine. Over the past 2,000 years, Pauls work and life has been widely dissected and discussed. Seesengood charts the history of these shifting views on Paul, arguing that whether they were created during the Gnostic controversy, by Luther during the Reformation, or in the contemporary debates over religion and science, each new version is the result of a fresh set of cultural, social and ideological circumstances. Given this, he questions whether it is ever possible to discover the real Paul. This insightful, brief history offers a unique approach to the subject, distilling the many interpretations of Paul and his impact on Christianity. It also includes a glossary of key people, places and terms in the Pauline letters, making it a vital resource for anyonestudying the life and letters of Paul and the New Testament.
- ISBN: 978-1-4051-7890-7
- Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 264
- Fecha Publicación: 08/01/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés