Product Description

Unlike the many books that treat the apostle Paul merely as a historical figure and his letters as literary relics, this new study by Michael Gorman focuses on the theological message of Paul's writings, particularly what they have to say to the contemporary church.

An innovative and comprehensive treatment of Paul, including commentary on all of the Pauline letters, Gorman's "Apostle of the Crucified Lord" unpacks the many dimensions of Paul's thought carefully and holistically. Six introductory chapters provide background discussion on Paul's world, his résumé, his letters, his gospel, his spirituality, and his theology, while the main body of the book covers in turn and in full detail each of the Pauline epistles. Gorman gives the context of each letter, offers a careful reading of the text, and colors his words with insightful quotations from earlier interpreters of Paul.

Enhancing the text itself are questions for reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter and numerous photos, maps, and tables throughout. All in all, "Apostle of the Crucified Lord" is the ideal book for students and any other readers interested in seriously engaging Paul's challenging letters.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #86816 in Books
• Published on: 2004-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 512 pages

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• ISBN13: 9780802839343
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Customer Reviews

Great Introduction to Paul
If you are thinking about beginning a serious study of Paul and his life then this book is a wonderful place to start. Gorman is an elegant writer and does a thorough job explaining Paul and how his canononical written letters relate to his life and teachings. Gorman is very upfront with his thoughts and doubts; for instance he details his thoughts on Pauline authorship of the letters and honestly conveys how his thoughts have changed through his career.
The summaries of the letters are concise but thorough. In addition he provides an up to date bibliography on the best full commentaries currently available.
If Paul and his letters have intrigued you and you want to know more about the man and his writing, then this book will provide a solid foundation and provide you with many more avenues to explore in your reading.

Great Summary of Paul
This is ideal for a student, but more so for someone bogged down in the minutiae of Pauline studies looking to regain perspective. Gorman doesn't let you miss issues surrounding what we don't know with certainty -- text or authorship, whether a phrase is Paul's or an appropriated hymn, if he was married or haunted my some psychological demons -- but his emphasis is on reaching a more historically informed and theologically sophisticated understanding what we need to know better: Paul's proclamation of Christ crucified and raised.

This is a book that every serious student of the Bible should have.

Apostle of the Crucified Lord
This is a very fine book, written with some of the questions Catholics are most interested in while addressing the standard problems of reading St. Paul. I'm using it in a graduate class I'm teaching on St. Paul right now.