A clearly-argued exploration of the true role and message of St Paul by a leading theologian

Paul has provoked people as much in recent times as he did when he was alive. Some regard him as a pestilent and dangerous fellow. Others think of him as the greatest teacher of Christianity after Jesus himself. In this book, leading theologian Tom Wright focuses on key areas of Paul's teaching,helping us to understand what he was doing and saying. He sweeps away the confusion of much modern theology to uncover the real man and his message.

'A cogent exposition of Paul's central teaching on the person of Christ.' Times Literary Supplement

Tom Wright is a leading New Testament scholar and retired Anglican bishop. In academia, he is published as N. T. Wright, but otherwise tends to be known as Tom Wright. Between 2003 and his retirement in 2010, he was the Bishop of Durham. He is now Research Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity at St Mary's College in the University of St Andrews in Scotland. He is author of the 'For Everyone' series.

TOM WRIGHT is the Bishop of Durham. He has taught New Testament studies at Oxford, Cambridge and McGill Universities. A prolific author, his recent books include The Meal Jesus Gave Us (Hodder &amp; Stoughton) and Matthew for Everyone (SPCK), which won 'Reference Book of the Year' at CBC 2003.

Paul has provoked people as much in recent times as he did when he was alive. Some regard him as a pestilent and dangerous fellow. Others think of him as the greatest teacher of Christianity after Jesus himself. In this book, leading theologian Tom Wright focuses on key areas of Paul's teaching, helping us to understand what he was doing and saying. He sweeps away the confusion of much modern theology to uncover the real man and his message.

__Contents__  
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Chapter 1 – Puzzling Over Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
Chapter 2 – Saul the Persecutor, Paul the Convert . . . . . . 25  
Chapter 3 – Herald of the King . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Chapter 4 – Paul and Jesus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
Chapter 5 – Good News for the Pagans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77  
Chapter 6 – Good News for Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95  
Chapter 7 – Justification and the Church . . . . . . . . . . . . 113  
Chapter 8 – God's Renewed Humanity . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135  
Chapter 9 – Paul's Gospel Then and Now . . . . . . . . . . . 151  
Chapter 10 – Paul, Jesus and Christian Origins . . . . . . . 167  
Annotated Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Tom Wright

Cover

Praise

Dedication

Title Page

Copyright

Preface

Chapter 1 – Puzzling Over Paul

Chapter 2 – Saul the Persecutor, Paul the Convert

Chapter 3 – Herald of the King

Chapter 4 – Paul and Jesus

Chapter 5 – Good News for the Pagans

Chapter 6 – Good News for Israel

Chapter 7 – Justification and the Church

Chapter 8 – God’s Renewed Humanity

Chapter 9 – Paul’s Gospel Then and Now

Chapter 10 – Paul, Jesus and Christian Origins

Annotated Bibliography

Wright, Tom

Paul has provoked people as much in recent times as he did when he was alive. Some regard him as a pestilent and dangerous fellow. Others think of him as the greatest teacher of Christianity after Jesus himself. In this book, leading theologian Tom Wright focuses on key areas of Paul's teaching,helping us to understand what he was doing and saying. He sweeps away the confusion of much modern theology to uncover the real man and his message. 'A cogent exposition of Paul's central teaching on the person of Christ.' Times Literary Supplement

A clearly-argued exploration of the true role and message of St Paul by a leading theologian.

Paul has provoked people as much in recent times as he did when he was alive. Some regard him as a pestilent and dangerous fellow. Others think of him as the greatest teacher of Christianity after Jesus himself. In this book, leading theologian Tom Wright focuses on key areas of Paul's teaching,helping us to understand what he was doing and saying. He sweeps away the confusion of much modern theology to uncover the real man and his message. What St Paul Really Said is a book for all who want to weigh the evidence before making up their minds on the vital questions surrounding Paul. Equally it is for those who want to know what his message might mean for us today.

A well informed and readable exposition of the more modern approach to Paul, an admirable little book. Priests &amp; People 'A cogent exposition of Paul's central teaching on the person of Christ.' Times Literary Supplement

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Clearing some of the confusion around Paul, his message and influence on Christianity, world-renown Pauline expert Tom Wright shares a truer picture of Sait Paul.

What St Paul Really Said

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