The Apostle Paul and His Letters (Bibleworld) - Softcover

Freed, Edwin D.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845530039 ISBN 13: 9781845530037

Publisher: Routledge, 2005

Synopsis

'The Apostle Paul and His Letters' presents a detailed examination of the apostle's seminal writings in the Book of Acts. Paul was writing primarily to converts who had joined church communities only recently, mostly forsaking either Judaism or paganism. Paul's emphases on faithfulness toward God, the faithfulness of Jesus, and his moral teachings are always primary themes. The book discusses a range of topics: the circumstances that led Paul to write each letter; Paul's emphasis on the morality of the believers to whom he was writing; the influence of Old Testament, Qumran, and pagan writings on Paul's own; the intellectual and cultural context of the time; and how careful attention to Paul's language can shed light on his meaning. This book is written for a wide range of interested readers, including students, pastors, church workers and others interested in learning about Paul as a person and his work.

About this title

About the Author:

Edwin D. Freed is Emeritus Professor of Religion, Gettysburg College, having taught biblical studies for thirty-six years. He has published articles in numerous professional journals and has authored several books, including two textbooks.

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1845530039
• ISBN 13: 9781845530037
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 202