Ebook: Paul: A Brief History

Seesengood traces the life and impact of Paul – one of Christianity’s most influential figures – through the major periods Christian history. Exploring the changing interpretations of Paul and his work, the author throws new light on his writings and on religious history.

• Offers a unique, insightful journey through the many and varied interpretations of Paul’s life and work over 2,000 years – from the Gnostic controversy, to Luther and the Reformation, to contemporary debates over religion and science

• Explains Paul’s pivotal role within Christian history, and how his missionary journeys, canonized epistles and theological insights were cornerstones of the early Church and central to the formation of Christian doctrine

• Argues that each new interpretation of Paul is the result of a fresh set of cultural, social and ideological circumstances – and so questions whether it is ever possible to discover the real Paul

Content:
Chapter 1 What Do We Know About “Paul,” and How Do We Know It? (pages 13–73):
Chapter 2 Paul in the Ante?Nicene Church (pages 74–97):
Chapter 3 Paul in Late Antiquity (pages 98–124):
Chapter 4 The Medieval Paul(S) (pages 125–147):
Chapter 5 Paul and the Rise of Protestant Christianity (pages 148–164):
Chapter 6 Paul in the Age of Colonization (pages 165–182):
Chapter 7 Paul in the Twentieth Century (pages 183–213):