Paul Behaving Badly: Was the Apostle a Racist, Chauvinist Jerk? - Softcover

Richards, E Randolph; O'Brien, Brandon J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0830844724 ISBN 13: 9780830844722

Verlag: IVP, 2016

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"Richards and O'Brien hold a high view of Scripture. They're also quite conversant and familiar with culture and worldview of Paul, leading to ample insights and understandings of Paul's teachings. For those curious about what Paul taught and for followers of Jesus and the Bible, Richards and O'Brien are able guides. Recommended."--Neil Bartlett, Christian Market, November 2016

"Accessible, informative, and concise, this book is for those new to the study of Christianity or religion in general."--P. K. Moser, CHOICE, April 2017

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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."

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• Verlag: IVP
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0830844724
• ISBN 13: 9780830844722
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 226