Paul: The Pagans' Apostle

by Paula Fredriksen

Book Overview

A groundbreaking new portrait of the apostle Paul, from one of today's leading historians of antiquity

Often seen as the author of timeless Christian theology, Paul himself heatedly maintained that he lived and worked in history's closing hours. His letters propel his readers into two ancient worlds, one Jewish, one pagan. The first was incandescent with apocalyptic hopes, expecting God through his messiah to fulfill his ancient promises...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0300240155
• ISBN13: 9780300240153
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"