{"product_id":"9780567656254","title":"An Introduction to the Study of Paul","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAn Introduction to the Study of Paul\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): David G. Horrell\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis tried and tested introduction to Paul needs little introduction of its own. After considering Paul's importance and influence, and the important sources for the study of Paul, the volume covers the following key topics: the earliest period of Christianity - from Jesus to Paul; Paul's life before and after his 'conversion'; his individual letters; the major elements of his theology; his attitude to Israel and the Jewish law; perspectives on the Pauline assemblies, including their socio-economic location, meeting places, and attitudes towards women; and Paul's legacy in the New Testament and beyond. \u003cbr\u003e  The volume has been revised throughout and fully updated with respect to bibliography, and to presenting the latest debates surrounding Paul's thought in a manageable format - including those around 'old' and 'new' perspectives, with a new section on the 'radical' new Jewish perspective, and those related to the socio-economic status and character of the Pauline assemblies. The helpful study questions and reading lists have also been revised.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This slim but substantive volume concisely surveys the many questions  raised by Paul's letters and the various answers put forward by  scholars. Where there is a clear consensus, the author describes it.  Where there is ongoing debate-e.g., with respect to chronology,  Christology, or Paul's use of scripture-he generally lays out the best  arguments available for each side. One comes away with a better  understanding of Paul, despite the author's modest claim that he is  simply preparing students to read the apostle with a sympathetic yet  critical eye. In addition to useful study questions at the end of each  chapter and updated bibliographies, Horrell has augmented the text of  this second edition to include discussions of the 'new perspective' on  Paul, the narrative substructure of his theology, the pistis Christou  debate, Paul's ethics, and other topics. Highly recommended for  introducing students to Pauline studies.” —\u003ci\u003eRhodes College, Religious Studies Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Neat and succinct ... well set-out and user-friendly, detailing a range  of recent discussions of Paul's career and theology.” —\u003ci\u003ePastoral Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“the book is fully referenced and well indexed... He also manages to  combine the virtues of the book with the further ones of putting matters  across in a readable fashion...and in a manner which encourages you to  read Paul” —\u003ci\u003eJournal for the study of the New Testament\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is an invaluable service to anyone interested in further studies on Paul” —\u003ci\u003eBibliotheca Sacra\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A clear, concise and well-structured book.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Methodist Recorder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“...it would be hard to find a more useful concise introduction to the study of Paul.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Expository Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The new materials that have been added to this edition clearly enhance  its value as an introduction to the field... it is hard to think of any  major issues that have been neglected.'    '...a well-written and  helpful book that offers a solid introduction to the field of Pauline  students for undergraduate or graduate students'    'Like the first  edition, this books fills a special niche in the universe of  introductory texts on the apostle Paul.” —\u003ci\u003eRBL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“an admirable introduction... Discussions throughout are clear and  crisp. Diverse viewpoints are fairly presented, and Horrell is generally  careful to point out how opposing views both find support in the  primary sources. It is difficult to imagine how students could better be  introduced to the discipline of Pauline scholarship... students for  whom this textbook is assigned will undoubtedly be well served.” —\u003ci\u003eRBL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This \u003ci\u003eIntroduction to the Study of Paul, \u003c\/i\u003ewritten by one of fairest and most judicious of scholars, is a handy point of access into Pauline studies, offering a trustworthy overview of current issues in the interpretation of Paul and his letters.” —\u003ci\u003eBruce Longenecker, Baylor University, USA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“David Horrell's \u003ci\u003eAn Introduction to the Study of Paul\u003c\/i\u003e has established itself as the standard entry point in English into the academic study of Paul.  Teachers and students alike appreciate the clarity and accessibility of Horrell's style, his concise yet comprehensive coverage of topics, and his evenhanded treatment of debated issues.  The production of a third edition keeps the discussion up to date, ensuring that the book continues to serve as the leading primer on Paul and Pauline scholarship.” —\u003ci\u003eEdward Adams, King's College London, UK\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780567656254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"T\u0026T Clark","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40623860383950,"sku":"9780567656254","price":30.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_36bd29b0-2e25-49ea-a26d-d63ae43c33a0.jpg?v=1643192966","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780567656254","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}