
The Apostle Paul
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Luke Timothy Johnson
Coming to grips with Christianity means coming to grips with Paul. There is no figure aside from Jesus himself who is more important to the history of this world religion, and no figure from the age of the early church about whom we know more or of whom we have a more rounded view.
Historian Luke Timothy Johnson, the best-selling author of The Real Jesus, offers a fresh and historically grounded assessment of the life and letters of Christianity's "apostle to the Gentiles" in this 12-lecture series.
"One of the most fascinating, important, and controversial figures in the religious history of the West, Paul the Apostle continues to find champions and detractors, sometimes in surprising places," says Professor Johnson.
This course addresses many questions concerning Paul's embattled life and work:
- Is Paul the inventor of Christianity or part of a larger movement?
- Is he best understood from the Acts of the Apostles or from his letters?
- Why does he focus on the moral character of the community?
- How do his supporters and detractors depict him?
You consider his letters to the Thessalonians, Corinthians, and Galatians. You explore his religious commitments as a member of the Pharisaic movement, his persecution of the Christian sect, the dramatic experience that changed him into an apostle, and his work as a missionary and church founder.
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A little convoluted explanation
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Enlightening
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Absolutely worth a listen!
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I believe this series was recorded in the early 2000’s - so some of the use of the terms such as “gender” which are now so problematic, laden and potentially divisive might jar a little (only because of our current cultural battles). I was delighted to have my mind enlightened by this series - so I seriously recommended it. I loved the final lecture about the impact of Paul - and the ways he has been interpreted - on the development of the various sects and streams of Christianity. The lecturer is first class.
Profound, instructive and elevating
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Doesn't present scholarly mainstream
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Excellent Introduction to Paul
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unbiased and straightforward
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Great lecture
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So many study to disprove the faith, but this teacher goes against the grain, in more than one way as you will see if you purchase this, and that's one reason why I will listen again and again.
Great perspective on Paul and looking forward to any other classes that ProfessorJohnson teaches!
A great class taught by a good professor!
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Amazing and deep anaylsis
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