Paul: Pioneer for Israel's Messiah

by Jakob van Bruggen

Book Overview

This detailed yet eminently readable description of Paul's life clearly shows that all sources converge to present a pioneer life: adventurous, unpredictable, nonlinear, full of risks. An analysis of Paul's place in the development of the Christian church shows that Paul was not a marginal figure, operating out of reaction. He was instead a driven pioneer for a Christianity that is aware of Christ's kingship, and that realizes it is not a new religion...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0875526489
• ISBN13: 9780875526485
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: P & R Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"