Paul: An Introduction to His Thought
by C. K. Barrett
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St Paul was the first theologian of the Christian movement. Even the greatest of his successors knew they were building on foundations laid by him. This volume, written by one of the pre-eminent experts on Paul, takes the reader back to the earliest days of Christianity - a time before even the Gospels were written. C. K. Barrett concentrates on Paul as a Christian thinker. He traces the development and content of his teachings in a clear and comprehensive way and demonstrates that Paul's show more thought evolved out of the controversies in which he was engaged. Basing his book on detailed exegesis of relevant passages and using the whole corpus of Pauline letters, Barrett provides an indispensable introduction to Paul. show lessTags
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This book is an essential guide to understanding the theology of St Paul. Barrett is a superbe theologian, author of excellent commentaries on (among others) Romans and 1 Corinthians. These commentaries stand the test of time, and are rightly still widely used. For those commentaries, the author produced his own translations of Paul's writings.
This book should be read in conjunction with Paul's works and other study aids. A consistent manner of understanding the apostle is presented, and his conclusions are well considered.
Also read this in conjunction with N T Wright's "What St Paul really Said". Whilst Wright's book is a polemic against a wrong headed interpretation of Paul, it is also another excellent primer in Pauline thought show more written in an accessible manner. Curiously Wright does not refer to Barrett explicitly, which is a loss in the second work as the reading of both books together will reveal both the strengths and the weaknesses of both arguments. show less
This book should be read in conjunction with Paul's works and other study aids. A consistent manner of understanding the apostle is presented, and his conclusions are well considered.
Also read this in conjunction with N T Wright's "What St Paul really Said". Whilst Wright's book is a polemic against a wrong headed interpretation of Paul, it is also another excellent primer in Pauline thought show more written in an accessible manner. Curiously Wright does not refer to Barrett explicitly, which is a loss in the second work as the reading of both books together will reveal both the strengths and the weaknesses of both arguments. show less
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C. K. Barrett has taught in the theological faculty of Durham University in England. His books include Epistle to the Romans, Gospel according to St. John, Luke the Historian in Recent Study, Biblical Problems, and Biblical Preaching.
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- People/Characters
- Saint Paul
- Blurbers
- Gaventa, Beverly; Jewett, Robert
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- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, History, Biography & Memoir
- DDC/MDS
- 225.92 — Religion The Bible New Testament Biblical geography and history Biography
- LCC
- BS2650.2 .B374 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion The Bible The Bible New Testament Special parts of the New Testament Epistles of Paul
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- Languages
- English
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