Product Description

Teachings based on the letters of St. Paul permeate just about everything Christians believe and practice, but many of us know very little about this great apostle of the Church. In Meeting St. Paul Today, preeminent scholar Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, brings the letters of Paul and the apostle himself to life.
Harrington, writing with great respect for St. Paul and his ministry, covers three main topics in this helpful and highly readable book for any discerning Christian. First, he describes what Paul was really like, from his days as a Pharisee to his arduous years as a missionary. Second, he helps readers interpret the letters of Paul through literary, historical, and theological lenses. Finally, he thoughtfully surveys the specific purpose, major points, and other compelling particulars of each of the letters of Paul.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #100337 in Books
• Published on: 2008-08-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780829427349
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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About the Author
Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, is professor of New Testament at Boston College School of Theology and Ministry in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He has served as general editor of New Testament Abstracts since 1972 and is a past president of the Catholic Biblical Association of America. Fr. Harrington is the author of more than forty books, including Meeting St. Paul Today and Meeting St. Luke Today.

Customer Reviews

Fascinating insight into St. Paul
This is a wonderful approach to St. Paul - Daniel Harrington, S.J. makes Paul and the communities to which he ministered come alive. He places Paul's writings in an understandable context. A very timely study for Pope Benedict's declared Year of St. Paul. Highly recommended for both personal and group study.

Excellent over-view
In the year which many Christian are celebrating as the 'Year of Paul' this book offers an excellent overview of the life, writings and contribution of the Apostle Paul. Whether the read is a re-visit to Paul, or a first-time introduction, the book can prove readable and user-friendly. It is general but never merely superficial, and scholarly while still being eminently popular.

Great way to celebrate the year of Saint Paul
If you are going to take time to learn something for this year of Saint Paul, here is a way to do it well.