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The Paul Quest: The Renewed Search For The Jew Of Tarsus
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A Christianity Today 1999 Book Of The Yearwho Was The Real Paul?Some Of Paul'S Contemporaries Seem To Have Asked The Same Question. For Some He Was Paul The Tentmaker. For Others He Was Paul The Heretic, Paul The Peripatetic Philosopher, Paul The Wouldbe Apostle, Paul The Prophet, Or Paul The Founder Of Christian Communities And Missionary Hero.For More Than A Decade There Has Been A Renewed Quest For The Real Paul Behind The Acts Of The Apostles And The Collection Of Pauline Letters. Although This Quest Has Not Gained The Visibility Of The Renewed Quest Of The Historical Jesus, It Is A Thriving Enterprise Joined By Protestant, Catholic And Jewish Scholars As Well As Those Interested In Paul As A Figure Of The Firstcentury Grecoroman World.One Of The Great Gains Of This Quest For The Historical Paul Has Been A Fresh Encounter With Paul The Jew. The Flood Of New Insight Into Judaism Of The First Century Has Illuminated Features Of Paul That Were Previously Obscured. A Scholarly Reacquaintance With The Classical Roman World Has Filled In Even More Details.In This Book, Ben Witherington Iii Examines And Evaluates The Various Profiles Of Paul That Have Been Newly Discovered Or Recently Refurbished. We Encounter Paul As An Ancient Mediterranean Personality And Watch Him Operate In A Social Environment Where Honor, Shame, Patronage And Corporate Identity Are Daily Considerations. We Discover New Dimensions Of Paul'S Epistles As We Observe Him Dictating Letters And Gauging His Rhetoric. We Enter Into The Field Of Controversy Where Paul The Apostle And Prophet Meets His Opponents. We Reconsider The Nature Of The Human Body And Christian Community As We Meet Paul The Anthropologist And Champion Of Woman And Slave. Paul, The Man Of The Big Idea, Shows Himself To Be In Truth A Storyteller And Interpreter Of Israel'S Holy History.In And Through All Of These Complexities, We Discover Paul To Be A Consistent And Coherent Theologian And Ethicist Whose Thinking Reaches Out Across Nearly Two Thousand Years To Engage Men And Women Today. With The Paul Quest Witherington Leads An Exploratory Tour And Reappraisal Of The Historical Paul, A Sweeping Survey Of The Contemporary Rediscovery Of The Jew From Tarsus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Paul Quest'? A: 'The Paul Quest' primarily explores the historical figure of Paul the Apostle, examining various scholarly perspectives on his life, teachings, and impact within the context of first-century Judaism and Greco-Roman society.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Ben Witherington III, a recognized scholar in New Testament studies and Pauline theology.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Paul Quest'? A: 'The Paul Quest' is a scholarly examination and exploration of the Apostle Paul, categorized under 'Paul's Letters' and is suitable for readers interested in biblical studies, theology, and history.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'The Paul Quest' contains a total of 347 pages, providing in-depth insights and analysis.
- Q: When was 'The Paul Quest' published? A: 'The Paul Quest' was published on October 22, 2001.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.
- Q: Is 'The Paul Quest' suitable for beginners in biblical studies? A: 'The Paul Quest' is geared more towards readers with some background in biblical studies or an interest in theological scholarship, offering complex insights that may be challenging for absolute beginners.
- Q: What themes does 'The Paul Quest' cover? A: 'The Paul Quest' covers themes such as Paul's identity, his role in the early Christian community, the socio-political contexts of his letters, and a reevaluation of his theological contributions.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Paul Quest' is offered in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a quality product.
- Q: Does the book include references or indexes? A: While specific details about references or indexes are not mentioned, scholarly works like 'The Paul Quest' typically include citations and bibliographical references to support the research presented.