Explore how the Pauline epistles form a reliable witness to early Christian history and belief.
This scholarly work surveys the role of St. Paul’s letters in understanding the life of Jesus and the origins of Christian faith. It examines how modern criticism treats Paul as a contemporary witness and how his epistles relate to the Gospel accounts. While engaging with many critics and theories, the book aims to present a careful, evidence-based view of the Epistles and their context.
Delving into a wide range of arguments, this edition weighs historicity, vocabulary, and the development of Christology. It traces the dialogue between old and new interpretations and clarifies how Paul's letters sit in the broader field of early Christian evidence.
- Learn how Paul’s epistles are used to assess the life of Jesus and the Gospel accounts
- See how various scholars have evaluated the historical reliability of Paul and the Hauptbriefe
- Understand discussions around Galatians, Acts, and the journey narratives
- Evaluate interpretations of Pauline Christology and its place in early Christian thought
Ideal for readers interested in biblical criticism, church history, and the development of early Christian doctrine.