Four Views on the Apostle Paul
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FOUR VIEWS ON

THE APOSTLE PAUL

Thomas R. Schreiner

Luke Timothy Johnson

Douglas A. Campbell

Mark D. Nanos

Stanley N. Gundry, series editor

Michael F. Bird, general editor

ZONDERVAN

Four Views on the Apostle Paul

Copyright © 2012 by Michael F. Bird, Thomas R. Schreiner, Luke Timothy Johnson, Douglas A. Campbell, Mark D. Nanos

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Bird, Michael F.

Four views on the Apostle Paul / general editor, Michael F. Bird; contributors, Thomas R. Schreiner … [et al.].

p. cm.

Includes index

ISBN 978-0-310-32695-3 (softcover)

1. Paul, the Apostle, Saint.—Theology. I Bird, Michael F. II. Schreiner, Thomas R.

BS2651.F68 2012

227'.06—dc23

2012012196

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Cover design: Tammy Johnson

Cover photography: M. Trischler

CONTENTS

Abbreviations

Introduction: Michael F. Bird

1. PAUL: A REFORMED READING

THOMAS R. SCHREINER

Responses

LUKE TIMOTHY JOHNSON

DOUGLAS A. CAMPBELL

MARK D. NANOS

2. THE PAUL OF THE LETTERS: A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE

LUKE TIMOTHY JOHNSON

Responses

THOMAS R. SCHREINER

DOUGLAS A. CAMPBELL

MARK D. NANOS

3. CHRIST AND THE CHURCH IN PAUL: A “POST-NEW PERSPECTIVE” ACCOUNT

DOUGLAS A. CAMPBELL

Responses

THOMAS R. SCHREINER

LUKE TIMOTHY JOHNSON

MARK D. NANOS

4. A JEWISH VIEW

MARK D. NANOS

Responses

THOMAS R. SCHREINER

LUKE TIMOTHY JOHNSON

DOUGLAS A. CAMPBELL

Conclusion: Michael F. Bird

Scripture Index

Subject Index

ABBREVIATIONS

Note: Standard abbreviations for classical and rabbinic sources are not included in this list, but are readily available in The SBL Handbook of Style.

AB Anchor Bible

ABL Anchor Bible Library

BBR Bulletin for Biblical Research

BECNT Baker Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament

BibInt Biblical Interpretation

BZNW Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft

CBQ Catholic Biblical Quarterly

ESV English Standard Version...

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About Four Views on the Apostle Paul

The apostle Paul was a vital force in the development of Christianity. Paul’s historical and religious context affects the theological interpretation of Paul’s writings—no small issue in the whole of Christian theology. Recent years have seen much controversy about the apostle Paul, his religious and social context, and its effects on his theology. In the helpful Counterpoints format, four scholars present their views on the best framework for describing Paul’s theological perspective, including his view of salvation, the significance of Christ, and his vision for the churches.

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