Paul: Missionary of Jesus
Overview
Was Paul the “second founder” of Christianity, striking off in directions Jesus never envisaged and teaching lessons Christ never endorsed? In this study Paul Barnett sets out to establish that, current theories aside, Paul was a true missionary of Jesus, authentically extending the Lord’s mission. Arguing that Paul’s own writings are uniquely supplemented by Luke’s contemporaneously written narrative of the Acts of the Apostles, Barnett follows Paul on a decade of travels, examining him in his historical context and as revealed by his writings. Including maps of Paul’s travels and five helpful appendixes, this volume is ideal for anyone interested in seeking out the historical truth of Christianity.
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- Explores Paul as a true missionary of Jesus
- Examines Paul’s historical context as revealed by his writings
- Includes maps of Paul’s travels
- Paul: Historical Enigma
- Paul and Jesus
- Saul of Jerusalem: A Pharisee Who Wrote Greek
- Why Paul Persecuted the Church
- The Damascus Event (ca. 34): Was Paul Called or Converted?
- Paul’s Levantine Years (ca. 34-47): Damascus, Arabia, Judea, and Syria-Cilicia
- Paul, True Missionary of Jesus
- Light to the Nations and Minister to Israel
- Mission and Countermission (ca. 47-57)
- Conflict in Corinth (ca. 54-56): Paul, a Christ-Shaped Emissary
- Romans: Paul’s Final Answer (ca. 57)
- Paul’s Achievement
Top Highlights
“The giants of the study of the New Testament argue that a virtual hiatus exists between Paul and Jesus in three matters. Paul’s letters reveal that he knew almost nothing about Jesus’ life, his teachings, and his mission.” (Page 12)
“Paul’s letters are not intentional historical chronicles but ‘written sermons’ to be read to congregations in the absence of the writer, addressing doctrinal and ethical matters. They do, however, contain historical, autobiographical, and geographical information that is gratuitous to the intent of the letters.” (Pages 3–4)
“Luke most likely wants us to understand that Paul had been in that synagogue when Stephen preached, that he had instigated the accusers, and that he had brought news of these radical views to the temple authorities.” (Page 49)
“In short, Paul, who was both ‘converted’ and ‘called’ at Damascus, became a true missionary of Jesus.” (Page 204)
“In short, there is no wall between Jesus and Paul, but only level ground between them” (Page 22)
A well-written, concise introduction to Paul’s activities as a missionary based on his letters and Luke’s Acts of the Apostles. The book is full of valuable scholarly information and takes a special look at discussed Pauline problems.
—Martin Hengel, professor emeritus of new Testament and Early Judaism, University of Tübingen
This wonderful book will certainly become auxiliary reading in the courses I teach on Acts and Paul. It puts together Acts and Paul’s own writings in a fashion that is believable, attentive to the texts themselves, and full of life and vitality. Above all, Paul is simultaneously grounded in history and shown to be utterly captured by Christ and his gospel. Insights into the biblical material leap from many pages. I hope this volume will circulate widely.
—D. A. Carson, research professor, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- Title: Paul: Missionary of Jesus
- Author: Paul W. Barnett
- Series: After Jesus
- Volume: 2
- Publisher: Eerdmans
- Print Publication Date: 2008
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Pages: 256
- Era: era:Contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Paul, the Apostle, Saint
- ISBNs: 9780802848918, 0802848915
- Resource ID: LLS:PLMSSNRYJSS
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T02:14:48Z
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Jim Lowther
10/11/2016
This is another one of those Logos titles that I would buy if I could get a CBD price ($12) for it. As it is, I will just continue to use my print copy. If I need a more portable solution I can always opt for Kindle ($10).
