Longenecker, Bruce W.
The New Cambridge Companion to St Paul (Cambridge Companions to Religion)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781108438285
- author:
- Longenecker, Bruce W.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 372
- Dimensions:
- 22.7 x 15.2 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Religion, Bible, Study,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The New Cambridge Companion to St Paul provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of this pivotal figure in the early Jesus movement. Comprising sixteen essays by an international team of scholars, this volume explores the key issues in the current study of Paul's theology and letters.
Contributors examine Paul's life and first-century context, as well as his writings, including selected letters and their thematic significance. The book also analyzes Paul's relation to Judaism and monotheism, the reception of his message in the first four centuries, and its relevance to contemporary theological discourse.
This invaluable resource offers a nuanced understanding of Paul's dynamic and demanding theological discourse, making it an essential tool for scholars and students of the New Testament and Christian Church.