Paul and the Giants of Philosophy: Reading the Apostle in Greco-Roman Context

By: Joseph R. Dodson

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Synopsis: What forces shaped the intellectual world of the apostle Paul? How familiar was he with the great philosophers of his age, and to what extent was he influenced by them? When he quoted Greco-Roman sources, what was his aim? Pauline scholars wrestle with such questions in journal articles and technical monographs, but now Paul and the Giants of Philosophy brings the conversation into the college classroom and the church. Each essay addresses Paul's interaction with Greco-Roman philosophical thinking on a particular topic, such as faith, slavery, gift-giving, and the afterlife. And each chapter includes discussion questions and reading lists to help readers engage the material further. Dodson and Briones have gathered contributors with diverse views from various traditions who are united in the desire to make Paul's engagement with ancient philosophy accessible to many readers.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 200 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780830873661
Related ISBNs:: 9780830852284
Publisher:: IVP Academic
Date of Addition:: 12/08/22
Copyrighted By:: Joseph R. Dodson and David E. Briones.
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Education, Philosophy
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: David E. Briones
Foreword by:: John M. G. Barclay