Paul Behaving Badly: Was the Apostle a Racist, Chauvinist Jerk?

by E. Randolph Richards, Brandon J. O'Brien, Brandon J. O'Brien

Book Overview

The apostle Paul was kind of a jerk.He was arrogant and stubborn. He called his opponents derogatory, racist names. He legitimized slavery and silenced women. He was a moralistic, homophobic killjoy who imposed his narrow religious views on others. Or was he?Randolph Richards and Brandon O'Brien explore the complicated persona and teachings of the apostle Paul. Unpacking his personal history and cultural context, they show how Paul both...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830844724
• ISBN13: 9780830844722
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: IVP
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.1"