In this compelling portrait of Paul the man, his message, and his world, Robin Griffith-Jones reveals the apostle as a brilliantly entrepreneurial witness to the transforming presence of Jesus himself. This groundbreaking book unlocks Paul′s letters, revealing their purpose and power as never before.
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In this compelling portrait of Paul the man, his message, and his world, Robin Griffith-Jones reveals the apostle as a brilliantly entrepreneurial witness to the transforming presence of Jesus himself. This groundbreaking book unlocks Paul′s letters, revealing their purpose and power as never before.
Entertaining and enlightening ... sheds important light on the man and his times. -BookPage
The meditative, devotional writing style is easy to read and obviously aimed at a wide general audience. Recommended. -Library Journal
Griffith-Jones brilliant ability to set Paul and his letters within context is the key that will enable readers to gain great reward. -Dr. David G. Burke, Dean Emeritus, Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship/American Bible Society.
This is the most helpful book on Paul I have ever read. I am deeply indebted to its author. -Huston Smith, author of The World's Religions
One of the sharpest and most provocative readings of Paul that I have ever encountered. Robin manages to synthesize and build upon the most cutting edge studies in Pauline scholarship....His own argument is stunning and original and deeply informed about the Jewish mystical milieu of the apostle. -Dr. Frances Flannery-Dailey, Hendrix College
One of the sharpest and most provocative readings of Paul that I have ever encountered. -Dr. Frances Flannery-Dailey, Hendrix College