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In Search of Paul : How Jesus' Apostle Opposed Rome's Empire with God's Kingdom by John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. Reed (2004, Hardcover)

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"In Search of Paul" by John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. Reed is a comprehensive exploration of the life and message of Paul, one of Jesus' apostles. Published by HarperCollins in 2004, this hardcover book delves into the historical context of Paul's teachings and his opposition to Rome's empire. With illustrations and 464 pages, the book offers a detailed account of Paul's journey in spreading God's kingdom and his significant contributions to the Christian church. A valuable resource for those interested in religion, history, and the New Testament, "In Search of Paul" provides a deep insight into the life of one of the most influential figures in Christian history.

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PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN-100060514574

ISBN-139780060514570

eBay Product ID (ePID)30507890

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Book TitleIn Search of Paul : How Jesus' Apostle Opposed Rome's Empire with God's Kingdom

Number of Pages464 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2004

TopicChristianity / History, Ancient / Rome, Christian Church / History, Biblical Biography / New Testament, Antiquities & Archaeology, Faith

IllustratorYes

GenreReligion, History

AuthorJohn Dominic Crossan, Jonathan L. Reed

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.4 in

Item Weight27 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2004-302914

ReviewsAn adventure in history, theology, and the politics of empire. Christianity needs this book, but so does America.

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal225.92

Synopsis"With dusty, tired, much-traveled Paul came Rome's most dangerous opponent, not legions but ideas, not an alternative force but an alternative faith. Paul too proclaimed one who was Lord, Savior, Redeemer, and Liberator. He announced one who was Divine, Son of God, God, and God from God. But Paul's new divinity was Christ, not Caesar. His was a radically divergent but equally global theology." -- from the Prologue Many theories exist about who Paul was, what he believed, and what role he played in the origins of Christianity. Using archaeological and textual evidence, and taking advantage of recent major discoveries in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Syria, John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. Reed show that Paul was a fallible but dedicated successor to Jesus, carrying on Jesus's mission of inaugurating the Kingdom of God on earth in opposition to the reign of Rome. Against the concrete backdrop of first-century Greco-Roman and Jewish life, In Search of Paul reveals the work of Paul as never before, showing how and why the liberating messages and practices of equality, caring for the poor, and a just society under God's rules, not Rome's, were so appealing. Crossan and Reed's concise, engaging prose conjures up the complex and rich world of Paul's time, from the imperial intrigues of Rome to the theological infighting among Christian communities in Greece and Turkey to the beautiful landscapes and the cultural conflicts of the Middle East. The illustrations and short, rich, "you are there" descriptions help the reader to follow in the footsteps of Paul and, indeed, in the footsteps of Christianity., "With dusty, tired, much-traveled Paul came Rome's most dangerous opponent,not legions but ideas, not an alternative force but an alternative faith. Paul too proclaimed one who was Lord, Savior, Redeemer, and Liberator. He announced one who was Divine, Son of God, God, and God from God. But Paul's new divinity was Christ, not Caesar. His was a radically divergent but equally global theology." -- from the Prologue Many theories exist about who Paul was, what he believed, and what role he played in the origins of Christianity. Using archaeological and textual evidence, and taking advantage of recent major discoveries in Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Syria, John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. Reed show that Paul was a fallible but dedicated successor to Jesus, carrying on Jesus's mission of inaugurating the Kingdom of God on earth in opposition to the reign of Rome. Against the concrete backdrop of first-century Greco-Roman and Jewish life, In Search of Paul reveals the work of Paul as never before, showing how and why the liberating messages and practices of equality, caring for the poor, and a just society under God's rules, not Rome's, were so appealing. Crossan and Reed's concise, engaging prose conjures up the complex and rich world of Paul's time, from the imperial intrigues of Rome to the theological infighting among Christian communities in Greece and Turkey to the beautiful landscapes and the cultural conflicts of the Middle East. The illustrations and short, rich, "you are there" descriptions help the reader to follow in the footsteps of Paul and, indeed, in the footsteps of Christianity.

LC Classification NumberBS2506.3.C76 2004