Four Views on the Apostle Paul

by Bird, Michael F.; Schreiner, Thomas R. (CON); Johnson, Luke Timothy (CON); Campbell, Douglas A. (CON); Nanos, Mark D. (CON)

• ISBN13: 9780310326953
• ISBN10: 0310326958
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-07-24
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publications

Summary

The apostle Paul was a vital force in the development of Christianity. Paul's historical and religious context affects the theological interpretation of Paul's writings, no small issue in the whole of Christian theology.Recent years have seen much controversy about the apostle Paul, his religious and social context, and its effects on his theology. In the helpful Counterpoints format, four leading scholars present their views on the best framework for describing Paul's theological perspective, including his view of salvation, the significance of Christ, and his vision for the churches. Contributors and views include:* Evangelical View: Thomas R. Schreiner* Post-New Perspective View: Douglas Campbell* Catholic View: Luke Timothy Johnson* Jewish View: Mark D. NanosLike other titles in the Counterpoints: Bible and Theology collection, Four Views on the Apostle Paul gives theology students the tools they need to draw informed conclusions on debated issues.

Table of Contents

Abbreviations	p. 7
Introduction: Michael F. Bird	p. 9
Paul: A Reformed Reading	p. 19
Responses
Luke Timothy Johnson	p. 48
Douglas A. Campbell	p. 53
Mark D. Nanos	p. 59
The Paul of the Letters: A Catholic Perspective	p. 65
Responses
Thomas R. Schreiner	p. 97
Douglas A. Campbell	p. 102
Mark D. Nanos	p. 108
Christ and the Church In Paul: A "Post-New Perspective" Account	p. 113
Responses
Thomas R. Schreiner	p. 144
Luke Timothy Johnson	p. 149
Mark D. Nanos	p. 153
A Jewish View	p. 159
Responses
Thomas R. Schreiner	p. 194
Luke Timothy Johnson	p. 200
Douglas A. Campbell	p. 204
Conclusion: Michael F. Bird	p. 211
Scripture Index	p. 217
Subject Index	p. 226
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