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The Blackwell Companion to Paul

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The Blackwell Companion to Paul offers a comprehensive examination of the Apostle Paul's life, writings, and enduring influence. This volume presents a dual approach, exploring both the historical figure of Paul and the extensive legacy he has left on theology, Church teachings, social beliefs, art, literature, and modern intellectual thought. Expert contributors provide insightful essays that cover key themes in Paul's life and work, making it an essential resource for students of early Christianity and Christian theology alike.
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This companion is ideally suited for students and scholars interested in New Testament studies, early Christianity, and Christian theology. It also appeals to readers seeking an authoritative and scholarly account of Paul's influence on religious and intellectual history.

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The Blackwell Companion to Paul presents a distinctive dual focus approach that encompasses both the historical Paul and the history of Paul's influence. In doing so, expert contributors successfully address the interests of students of early Christianity and those of Christian theology.

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The Blackwell Companion to Paul presents a distinctive dual focus approach that encompasses both the historical Paul and the history of Paul's influence. In doing so, expert contributors successfully address the interests of students of early Christianity and those of Christian theology.

Offers a complete overview of the life, writings and legacy of one of the key figures of Christianity:

  • The essays compass the major themes of Paul's life and work, as well as his impact through the centuries on theology, Church teaching, social beliefs, art, literature, and contemporary intellectual thought.
  • Edited by one of the leading figures in the field of Pauline Studies.
  • The contributors include a range of world-renowned academics.

Series: Wiley Blackwell Companions to Religion

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Critics have praised the book's comprehensive scope and high-quality scholarship. Religious Studies Review highlighted its lasting benefit to readers, while the Journal for the Study of the New Testament found the essays concise, stimulating, and informative. Theology commended the volume as an important reference with a well-chosen team of expert contributors, noting its unique multi-author approach and valuable insights into Paul's historical and theological impact.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405188449

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 April 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by Stephen Westerholm

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 180.0mm

Height: 255.0mm

Weight: 1270g

Pages: 636

About the Author

Stephen Westerholm, D. Th., is Professor of Early Christianity in the Department of Religious Studies at McMaster University, Canada, where he has taught since 1984. Specializing in Pauline studies, he has published Israel's Law and the Church's Faith: Paul and His Recent Interpreters (1988) , Understanding Paul and Perspectives Old and New on Paul: The "Lutheran" Paul and His Critics (2004), in addition to studies on the Synoptic Gospels and historical Jesus.

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