The Resurrection According to Paul

by John P. Mason

This study examines the impact the apocalyptic tradition contained in I Thessalonians 4:16-17a had on the development of Paul's understanding of resurrection. It corrects the prevailing view that his understanding arose primarily from his experience of having seen the risen Christ. It examines traditional views of resurrection which Paul inherited from Judaism, and the beliefs in life after death in the Greek world and cults of Thessalonica. The study...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0773423583
• ISBN13: 9780773423589
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Mellen Biblical Press
• Length: 153 Pages