Paul as a Problem in History and Culture
The Apostle and His Critics through the Centuries
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Church, Bible & Bible Studies
| Author: | Patrick Gray | ISBN: | 9781493403332 |
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group | Publication: | April 19, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Baker Academic | Language: | English |
| Author: | Patrick Gray |
| ISBN: | 9781493403332 |
| Publisher: | Baker Publishing Group |
| Publication: | April 19, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Baker Academic |
| Language: | English |
As one of the most significant figures in the history of Western civilization, the apostle Paul has influenced and inspired countless individuals and institutions. But for some, he holds a controversial place in Christianity. This engaging book explores why many people have been wary of Paul and what their criticisms reveal about the church and the broader culture. Patrick Gray brings intellectual and cultural history into conversation with study of the New Testament, providing a balanced account and assessment of widespread antipathy to Paul and exploring what the controversy tells us about ourselves.
As one of the most significant figures in the history of Western civilization, the apostle Paul has influenced and inspired countless individuals and institutions. But for some, he holds a controversial place in Christianity. This engaging book explores why many people have been wary of Paul and what their criticisms reveal about the church and the broader culture. Patrick Gray brings intellectual and cultural history into conversation with study of the New Testament, providing a balanced account and assessment of widespread antipathy to Paul and exploring what the controversy tells us about ourselves.
