The Life of Paul for Today

by Lyle D. Vander Broek

Overview

This book presents the life and work of the New Testament's premier missionary, the apostle Paul. It surveys his "pre-Christian life," his conversion and call, and his missionary activities, noting the pivotal events that marked his relationship with the congregations he founded and with the Jerusalem church. Vander Broek focuses on Paul's life and labors but also provides important and relevant discussions of how the life of Paul speaks to Christian faith today. This book will be of much interest to contemporary church groups and individuals who are interested in how the church's most important early missionary continues to impact Christian lives. Questions for discussion are included.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664231866
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	03/02/2010
Series:	For Today
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Lyle D. Vander Broek is Professor of New Testament at the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa.

Table of Contents

Series Introduction ix

1 Introduction 1

2 Paul before His Call 10

3 Paul's Conversion and Call 20

4 Paul's Early Steps as a Missionary 28

5 The First Missionary Journey 38

6 The Jerusalem Council 47

7 Paul's Second Missionary Journey 58

8 Paul's Third Missionary Journey 68

9 Arrested in Jerusalem and Imprisoned in Caesarea 78

10 On to Rome 91

11 Paul as a Resource for the Christian Life 102

Appendix: A Pauline Chronology 105

Notes 107

Further Reading 111

Editorial Reviews

"It's difficult to find an introduction to the life and ministry of Paul that isn't either a summary of dry academic material or shallow sentimentalism. Lyle Vander Broek has given us a book on Paul—introducing readers to both the book of Acts and Paul's own letters—that is truly accessible and thoughtful. Even better, it nourishes Christian faith by explaining how Paul's life remains instructive today." Matthew L. Skinner, Associate Professor of New Testament, Luther Seminary and author of The Trial Narratives: Conflict, Power, and Identity in the New Testament


"The Life of Paul for Today helped our Adult Bible Study group understand the pastoral and personal side of Paul and increased their appreciation of how Paul's Letters speak to the contemporary church." Cindy Shepherd, Pastor Philo Presbyterian Church, Philo, Illinois

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