Paul : the apostle to the Gentiles / Rebecca I. Denova.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Denova, Rebecca I., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Paul, the Apostle, Saint.

Paul.

Bible. Epistles of Paul--Theology.

Bible.

Christianity and culture--History--Early church, ca. 30-600.

Christianity and culture.

Physical Description:

xx, 394 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

Other Title:

Apostle to the Gentiles

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons, Inc., [2025]

Summary:

"In the modern world, one's identity is often categorized by a specific religion (Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, etc.). What we mean by this word is a system of belief that includes concepts, rituals, law-codes, and social codes. But in the ancient world, the concept of religion as a separate category did not exist in the sense that we understand it today. In fact, there was no word for religion in ancient Greek or Hebrew. The modern term, which came into use in the seventeenth century, derived from the Latin root, religion, sometimes translated as those things that tie or bind one to the gods"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

I: The Shared Concepts of Ancient Religions

II: The History of Israel

Excursus I: The Origins and Evolution of Satan

III: The Story of Jesus of Nazareth in the Gospels

IV: Acts of the Apostles and the Origins of Christianity

V: Studying Paul's Letters

Excursus II: Paul the Pharisee

VI: Life in Mediterranean Cities

Excursus III: The Ordeals and Sufferings of Paul

VII: 1 Thessalonians

VIII: Galatians: Paul and the Law of Moses.

IX: Philemon: What to do about Slavery?

X: Philippians

XI: 1 & 2 Corinthians, Part I

XII: 1 & 2 Corinthians, Part II

XIII: Romans: The Epitome of Paul's Teachings

Excursus IV: Paul and Imperial Rome.

XIV: The Deutero-Pauline Letters.

XV: The Church Fathers' Interpretations of Paul

XVI: Legends of the Apostles and Paul

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Denova, Rebecca I. Paul

ISBN:

9781394230396

1394230397

OCLC:

1434026077