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In this comprehensive introduction to the apostle Paul, Stanley Porter devotes serious consideration both to the background and major contours of Paul’s thought and to the unique contributions of each of his letters. Porter begins by introducing the Pauline tradition and outlining the basics of Paul’s life, the chronology of his ministry, and his several imprisonments. Porter then discusses the...

all discussed in order to help situate Paul within his world of the first century. At points, fairly extensive footnotes are provided in order to provide guidance to subjects that are of current importance in Pauline studies. Paul’s value for the study of the New Testament can be summarized in three major points. First, Paul is probably the earliest writer of the New Testament. Some might put the book of James prior to Paul’s letters.2 Even if Paul was not
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