Life Transfigured: A Contemporary Pauline Theology

By Michael J. Gorman

A vibrant study of what Paul's teaching means for everyday Christian life

In this paradigm-shifting book, Michael J. Gorman helps readers see the apostle Paul's teaching from a fresh perspective--not as a set of abstract doctrines, but as lived theology.

Drawing from a lifetime's worth of studying, writing, and teaching about Paul, Gorman explains how Pauline theology relates to real-life experiences of individuals and communities. While engaging key Pauline themes, he shows how Paul's transformative message speaks meaningfully to contemporary challenges--racism, sexuality, christian Nationalism, ministerial integrity, and more. By consistently emphasizing lived theology, Life Transfigured equips readers with practical tools for real-world ministry and community engagement.

This book serves as an essential bridge between serious scholarship and everyday practice, making it ideal for seminary students, pastors, and thoughtful Christians as well as scholars. Readers will discover not just what Paul taught, but how his vision of resurrectionally cruciform living can transform both personal faith journeys and church witness in the world today. An indispensable addition to any theological library, Life Transfigured will reshape how readers understand the apostle's teaching and its enduring relevance.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802885829
• ISBN13: 9780802885821
• Release Date: October 2026
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 432 Pages