{"product_id":"four-views-on-the-apostle-paul-9780310326953","title":"Four Views on the Apostle Paul","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn introduction to ongoing debates on the apostle Paul's life and teaching and his letters' ramifications for the Church of today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe apostle Paul was a vital force in the development of Christianity. Paul's historical and religious context affects the theological interpretation of Paul's writings, no small issue in the whole of Christian theology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRecent years have seen much controversy about the apostle Paul, his religious and social context, and its effects on his theology. In the helpful Counterpoints format, four leading scholars present their views on the best framework for describing Paul's theological perspective, including his view of salvation, the significance of Christ, and his vision for the churches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContributors and views include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReformed View: Thomas R. Schreiner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatholic View: Luke Timothy Johnson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost-New Perspective View: Douglas Campbell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJewish View: Mark D. Nanos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike other titles in the Counterpoints: Bible and Theology collection, \u003cem\u003eFour Views on the Apostle Paul\u003c\/em\u003e gives theology students the tools they need to draw informed conclusions on debated issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeneral editor and New Testament scholar Michael F. Bird covers foundational issues and provides helpful summaries in his introduction and conclusion. New Testament scholars, pastors, and students of Christian history and theology will find \u003cem\u003eFour Views on the Apostle Paul\u003c\/em\u003e an indispensable introduction to ongoing debates on the apostle Paul's life and teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eCounterpoints\u003c\/em\u003e series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGundry, Stanley N.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eStanley N. Gundry is executive vice president and editor-in-chief for the Zondervan Corporation. He has been an influential figure in the Evangelical Theological Society, serving as president of ETS and on its executive committee, and is adjunct professor of Historical Theology at Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. He is the author of seven books and has written many articles appearing in popular and academic periodicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchreiner, Thomas R.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eThomas R. Schreiner (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament and associate dean of Scripture and interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. The author of numerous books, he is the preaching pastor of Clifton Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCampbell, Douglas A.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eDouglas Campbell is a New Testament professor at Duke Divinity School. His main research interests comprise the life and thought (i.e. theology and its development) of Paul with particular reference to soteriological models rooted in apocalyptic as against justification or salvation-history. However, he is interested in contributions to Pauline analysis from modern literary theory, from modern theology, from epistolary theory, ancient rhetoric, ancient comparative religion, modern linguistics and semantic theory, and from sociology. His recent publications include \u003cem\u003eThe Rhetoric of Righteousness in Romans 3:21-26\u003c\/em\u003e, and he edited \u003cem\u003eThe Call to Serve: Biblical and Theological Perspectives on Ministry in Honour of Bishop Penny Jamieson\u003c\/em\u003e. Dr. Campbell has also written \u003cem\u003eThe Quest for Paul's Gospel: A Suggested Strategy\u003c\/em\u003e (2005), and \u003cem\u003eThe Deliverance of God: An Apocalyptic Rereading of Justification in Paul \u003c\/em\u003e(2009). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEt al...\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Zondervan Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50514012963090,"sku":"9780310326953","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ec243f13-673b-4a5f-8477-e917351e1519.jpg?v=1730970641","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/four-views-on-the-apostle-paul-9780310326953","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}