{"product_id":"the-people-in-pauls-letters-a-compendium-of-characters-9781527111981","title":"The People in Paul's Letters: A Compendium of Characters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduced by Alan Harman, \u003cem\u003eThe People in Paul's Letters\u003c\/em\u003e is a handy guide to the backgrounds and relationships of the individuals and churches mentioned in the Pauline epistles.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOf the twenty-seven books of the New Testament, thirteen are letters written by the apostle Paul to early Christian communities and individuals. These churches were working out the reality of living for Christ and His Kingdom in a world antagonistic to the gospel. Many of the individuals in these congregations were mentioned by name in Paul's letters, and there is much to be learned from them.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe can learn as much by considering Paul's interactions with people as his directions about Christian thought and behaviour. Although separated by twenty centuries, many of the issues we face today relate closely to matters they encountered. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuy Manuell has thoroughly researched the people mentioned in Paul's letters. Each person has an individual entry, starting with the verses in which they are found, and giving a full explanation of who they were and their relationship to Paul.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso included are an in-depth introduction providing the background context, an invaluable chronology of Paul's life, a handy chronology of Paul's letters and an extensive bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will be a valuable reference for preachers, or for any seeking to understand Paul's writings more fully. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuy lives with his wife, Bernice, on the Bellarine Peninsula near Geelong, Australia. They attend Bellarine Presbyterian Church. He has an MA in Early Christian \u0026amp; Jewish Studies (Macquarie University). His career involved economics and international finance.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mentor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51182921187602,"sku":"9781527111981","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_10ca0235-952f-4c2c-bf1d-2e5c5a60c3f5.jpg?v=1744449690","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-people-in-pauls-letters-a-compendium-of-characters-9781527111981","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}