Why was Paul so controversial?
Delving Into The New Testament In Its World
English - March 02, 2021 13:01 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 9 ratingsChristianity Religion & Spirituality History new testament ancient history christianity Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Welcome to the third in a six-part series delving into the benchmark book The New Testament In Its World.
Co-author Michael Bird takes us through the text he wrote with N.T. Wright, this episode examining the historical figure of the Apostle Paul, a figure who has come to represent the most hard-line aspects of the Christian faith.
On the chopping block are important questions like,
What was Paul's significance to the early church?Where does the controversy emerge in his work?How does Paul's work lead us to rethink God?You can buy a copy of The New Testament In Its World here.
If you're following along with The New Testament In Its World, this episode covers key issues in Part V: Paul and the Faithfulness of God:
The Story of Paul's Life and MinistryA Primer on Pauline Theology