The Conversion of St. Paul: A Political Essay

by John Lettice

Book Overview

This bold and provocative essay proposes a radical reinterpretation of the conversion of St. Paul as a political rather than a religious event. The author argues that Paul's conversion was not a mystical experience but a calculated move to gain power and influence in the early Christian community, and that his subsequent teachings and actions were motivated by political ambition rather than religious fervor. With its controversial thesis and close...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021323918
• ISBN13: 9781021323910
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"