Description: In this new introduction to the Apostle Paul and his
gospel, written especially for lay readers, for beginning students,
and for those unsure about what to make of Paul, Michael J. Gorman
takes the apostle seriously, as someone who speaks for God and to
us. After an overview not only of Paul's radical transformation
from persecutor to proclaimer but also of his letter-writing in the
context of Paul's new mission, Reading Paul explores the central
themes of the apostle's gospel: Gorman places special emphasis on
the theopolitical character of Paul's gospel and on the themes of
cross and resurrection, multiculturalism in the church, and
peacemaking and nonviolence as the way of Christ according to Paul.
Gorman also offers a distinctive interpretation of justification by
faith as participation in Christ--an interpretation that challenges
standard approaches to these Pauline themes. Reading Paul
demonstrates that the apostle of faith, hope, and love speaks not
only to our deepest spiritual needs but also to the challenging
times in which we live. Endorsements: ""This splendid introduction
to the Apostle Paul is the best book of its kind: concise, wise,
insightful, thoroughly conversant with the best recent scholarship
yet thoroughly clear and readable. Against the numerous distorted
preconceptions that occlude our reading of Paul, Gorman brilliantly
sketches a picture of Paul's gospel as a gracious,
world-transforming message of peace and reconciliation. I will
assign this as required reading for students in my introductory New
Testament course and put it in the hands of as many pastors and
laypeople as possible."" --Richard B. Hays, George Washington Ivey
Professor of New Testament, The Divinity School, Duke University
""I once had the chance to meet a famous person of whom I was in
awe. We met through a mutual friend who was able to coach me on how
to better understand this person and not be so nervous around him.
That's what Michael Gorman can do for people who want to get
introduced to the apostle Paul. As someone who has gotten to know
Paul by deeply immersing himself in Paul's writings for many years,
Michael can be the mutual friend who orients you and helps you
relax in the presence of a truly awe-inspiring person. For
committed lay people to seminary students and pastors, this
well-written and intelligent book will become a standard resource
for reading Paul."" --Brian McLaren, author of A Generous Orthodoxy
""Michael Gorman has given us an extraordinary gift. He has written
an eminently readable introduction to Paul's message that neither
diminishes the apostle's practical wisdom nor domesticates it. He
communicates the profound depth of Paul's thought in ways that are
as inviting as they are challenging. Reading Paul is that rare book
that deserves the widest possible readership."" --Joel B. Green,
Professor of New Testament Interpretation, Fuller Theological
Seminary ""Michael Gorman, already establishedas a perceptive and
creative interpreter of Paul's letters, now offers us a
user-friendly introduction to Paulthe person.Gorman's book aptly
fulfills the Companions series goal.He makes Paul our contemporary
'companion' byintroducing major themes from Paul's letters in such
a personal way.I warmly recommend this book to pastors,
seminarians, and anyone interestedin getting to know Paul better ""
--Fr. Ronald D. Witherup, SS, Provincial Superior of the U.S.
Province of Sulpicians ""Reading Paul well means reading Paul
specifically as Christian Scripture, 'the voice of God speaking to
us, ' to use Michael Gorman's phrase. In this book, Gorman not only
reads Paul well, he exemplifies a passion for helping others in the
Church to do so. He elegantly weaves historical, social, and
political aspects of Paul's context into a powerful theological
reading of the apostle's letters that reverberates with
contemporary implications for the church in North America. His
lucid expo
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