Paul: Apostle and Fellow Traveler (Symposium Ser.: Vol. 16)

By: Jerry L. Sumney

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Synopsis: Covering the entire Pauline corpus the reader finds a man who was adept at persuasive arguments and providing theological answers to real and, often, thorny congregational issues. Readers have a keen understanding of Paul's place in the early church, the relationship between church and synagogue, and the relationship between the teaching of Paul and that of Jesus. These discussions set Paul firmly within the church that existed before he joined, finding that he became an adherent to much that preceded him. paying particular attention to Paul's Christology and eschatology. In this study of Paul, the reader sees a man who was adept at marshaling persuasive arguments and providing a practical theology meant to address real and often thorny congregational issues. Students will have a keen understanding of Paul's place in the early church, the relationship between church and synagogue, and the relationship between the teaching of Paul and that of Jesus. These discussions will set Paul firmly within the church that existed before he joined, finding that he became an adherent to much that preceded him. Sumney also locates Paul as an observant Jew who became convinced that God had acted to include Gentiles among the people of God. Included is an outline of each letter, study questions, and a bibliography for further study.