T&T Clark Handbook to the Historical Paul

The T&T Clark Handbook to the Historical Paul is a comprehensive collection of essays that reexamines the life and teachings of Paul, exploring his social location, subsistence, cultural formation, place within Judaism, religious experience, and affinities with other religious actors of the Roman world. It is structured in three parts and seeks to describe him as a contextually plausible social actor.

Format: Hardback
Length: 512 pages
Publication date: 02 June 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

The T&T Clark Handbook to the Historical Paul is a comprehensive exploration of the life and legacy of Saint Paul, one of the most influential figures in Christian history. This handbook brings together a diverse range of esteemed scholars from various fields, including biblical studies, history, and theology, who offer fresh perspectives and insights into Paul's life and teachings.

The contributors to this handbook demonstrate how recent trends in Pauline scholarship have raised new and intriguing questions about various aspects of Paul's life, such as his social location, economic status, cultural background, relationship with Judaism, religious experiences, and connections with other religious figures in the Roman world. By meticulously examining biographical details, social contexts, and historical methodologies, the handbook aims to present a contextually plausible portrayal of Paul as a social actor.

The volume is organized into three parts. Part One provides an introduction to the sources, methods, and historiographical approaches used in studying Paul and the early Pauline tradition. It surveys the foundational texts that provide valuable insights into Paul's life and teachings, including his letters and the works of early Christian authors. Part Two delves into key biographical questions related to Paul's physical behavior, material circumstances, and religious activities. The contributors explore various aspects of Paul's life, such as his travels, missionary journeys, conflicts with other religious groups, and his role as an influential leader in the early Christian community. Part Three reconstructs the biographical portraits of Paul that emerge from the letters associated with him. It presents a series of "micro-biographies" pieced together by leading Pauline scholars, offering a detailed and nuanced understanding of Paul's life and influence.

Through their contributions, the handbook provides a comprehensive and engaging exploration of Saint Paul's life and teachings. It offers valuable insights into his historical context, social interactions, religious experiences, and the impact he had on the development of Christianity. Whether one is a scholar, student, or simply interested in learning more about this influential figure, The T&T Clark Handbook to the Historical Paul is a valuable resource that will deepen one's understanding of Paul and his legacy.

Dimension: 244 x 169 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780567691965