An introduction to the study of Paul

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Figures......Page 7 Abbreviations......Page 9 Preface to the Third Edition......Page 11 Preface to the Second Edition......Page 14 Preface to the First Edition......Page 16 1 Introduction: Paul the Man-Mountain......Page 19 2 From Jesus to Paul: Pre-Pauline Christianity......Page 30 3 Paul’s Life: Before and After his Encounter with Christ......Page 44 4 Paul the Letter-Writer......Page 60 5 Paul the Theologian: The Central Elements of Paul’s Gospel......Page 73 6 Paul, Israel and the Jewish Law......Page 102 7 Perspectives on the Pauline Assemblies......Page 119 8 Paul’s Legacy in the New Testament and Beyond......Page 137 9 Coming Full Circle: Why Study Paul Today?......Page 154 Bibliography......Page 158 Index of Biblical References......Page 167 Index of Subjects and Authors......Page 174