Paul: A Critical Life
by Jerome Murphy-O'Connor
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Here Jerome Murphy-O'Connor presents a completely new, and much more vivid and dramatic account of the life of Paul than has ever previously been attempted. From his childhood in Tarsus and his years as a student in Jerusalem to the successes and failures of his ministry, this biography has no peer in terms of its detailed reconstructions of Paul's movements and motives. Traditionally, the Acts of the Apostles has provided the framework for the lives of Paul. In recent years, however, the show more historical value of the Acts has been called into question. Despite the accuracy of many details, they hav show lessTags
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NO OF PAGES: 416 SUB CAT I: Paul SUB CAT II: SUB CAT III: DESCRIPTION: The author presents a vivid and dramatic account of the life of Paul, from his childhood in Tarsus and his years as a student in Jerusalem to the successes and failures of his ministry. Drawing from both the Acts of the Apostles and Paul's own writings.NOTES: SUBTITLE:
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Jerome Murphy-O'Connor OP is recognized throughout the world as an authority on the New Testament and St Paul. A Dominican priest, he is Professor of New Testament at the Ecole Biblique et Archeologique Francaise, Jerusalem. Historical tours of the Holy Land by the 'Father of All Guides' are legendary. Father Murphy-O'Connor is a frequent show more contributor to radio and television programmes, and appeared in a ten-part series entitled The Apostles broadcast by ITV show less
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- People/Characters
- Saint Paul
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- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, History
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- 225.9 — Religion The Bible New Testament Biblical geography and history
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- BS2506 .M855 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion The Bible The Bible New Testament Works about the New Testament Men, women, and children of the New Testament
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