The purpose of this book is to seek a fuller understanding of how
the characterisation of Paul in Acts would have been perceived by
those who first read or heard the Lucan narrative. As the author
makes clear, the careful reader of Acts should be amazed at the way
St Paul is portrayed therein. Dr Lentz demonstrates, through a
careful examination of particular texts, the great improbability
that a Jew of strict Pharisaic background would have held, let
alone been proud of, Roman citizenship and citizenship of the city
of Tarsus. By investigating the social and legal expectations of
the first century, the author shows that Paul is seen to be
deferred to in matters of legal minutiae by those in positions of
authority. He is given high social status and abundant moral virtue
in order to attract to Christianity the high-ranking citizen who
would recognise in Paul the classical cardinal virtues.
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