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Phoebe
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This novel is ideal for readers interested in historical fiction, early Christian history, and theological exploration. It suits those wishing to deepen their understanding of Paul's teachings through a compelling narrative and will appeal to fans of scholarly but accessible biblical fiction.
The gripping first novel from renowned New Testament scholar Paula Gooder, which brings alive first-century Christianity and the apostle Paul as never before.
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Sometime around 56 AD, the apostle Paul wrote to the church in Rome. His letter was arguably his theological masterpiece, and has continued to shape Christian faith ever since. He entrusted this letter to Phoebe, the deacon of the church at Cenchreae; in writing to the church that almost surely met in her home, Paul refers to her both as a deacon and as a helper or patron of many. But who was this remarkable woman?
In this, her first novel, Biblical scholar and popular author and speaker Paula Gooder tells Phoebe's story - who she was, the life she lived and her first-century faith - and in doing so opens up Paul's theology, giving a sense of the cultural and historical pressures that shaped Paul's thinking, and the faith of the early church.
Written in the gripping style of Gerd Theissen's THE SHADOW OF THE GALILEAN, and similarly rigorously researched, this is a novel for everyone and anyone who wants to engage more deeply and imaginatively with Paul's theology - from one of the UK's foremost New Testament scholars.
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Acclaimed by critics, Phoebe is praised for its engrossing story and profound scholarship seamlessly woven into the narrative. Miranda Threlfall-Holmes calls it "electrifying" and "a very effective and thought-provoking dramatization," while Rowan Williams highlights its vivid and sympathetic portrayal of the first Christians. Richard Littledale commends its charm, and the Church Times praises the masterful application of Christian theology. It is celebrated as an enjoyable, interesting, and illuminating historical novel.
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ISBN: 9781444791747
Publisher: John Murray Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 16 May 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hodder Faith
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 28.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 216g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Dr Paula Gooder is Canon Chancellor at St Paul's Cathedral and a writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies. Her research areas focus on the writings of the apostle Paul, with a particular focus on 2 Corinthians and on Paul's understanding of the body. Her passion is to ignite people's enthusiasm for reading the Bible today, by presenting the best of biblical scholarship in an accessible and interesting way.
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