Lectures on the Influence of the Apostle Paul on the Development of Christianity: Delivered in London and Oxford, in April and May, 1885 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Otto Pfleiderer

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265956617 ISBN 13: 9780265956618

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A rigorous look at Paulinism and its role in early Christian history, from a noted 19th‑century scholar.

This edition presents the Hibbert Lectures on the influence of Paul’s teaching within the development of Christianity, offering a scholarly path through complex historical arguments without unnecessary speculation.

The work situates Paulinism at the center of early church debates, tracing how Paul’s ideas shaped doctrine, practice, and the relationship between Jewish and Gentile Christians. It aims to clarify misunderstandings and examine the historical context that forged Christian theology.

• Clear examination of Paul’s influence on early Christian doctrine and church debates
• Discussion of how Pauline thought interacted with Jewish Christian perspectives
• Historical analysis grounded in critical study of primary texts and speeches
• Insights into the development of Christian theology during the formative centuries

Ideal for readers of church history, theology, and late‑19th‑century scholarship seeking a careful, historical view of Paulinism and its enduring impact.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265956617
• ISBN 13: 9780265956618
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 314