Paul and Empire
Download or Read eBook Paul and Empire PDF written by Richard A. Horsley and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 1997-11-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Richard A. Horsley |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 1997-11-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 1563382172 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781563382178 |
Rating | : 4/5 (72 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Paul and Empire by : Richard A. Horsley
Book excerpt: Over the centuries, Paul has been understood as the prototypical convert from Judaism to Christianity. At the time of Pauls conversion, however, Christianity did not yet exist. Moreover, Paul says nothing to indicate that he was abandoning Judaism or Israel. He, in fact, understood his mission as the fulfillment of the promises to Israel and of Israels own destiny. In brief, Pauls gospel and mission were set over against the Roman Empire, not Judaism.