Dating Paul's letters is of vital importance for understanding the development of his thought, and dating Paul's letters means dating the main events of his life. This is a very difficult task, provoking much argument among scholars; studies of the last decades are no closer to agreement than those of more than a generation ago. Dr Jewett's book represents a real advance in solving the problem, above all because of the method which it adopts. Written almost like a detective story, assembling all possible evidence rather than jumping to premature conclusions, and using clear-headed arguments and explanations, it will be a basic point of reference in the future for anyone seriously interested in Paul. Dr Jewett begins by considering the relative merit of the evidence in Acts and Paul's letters. Then he looks closely at the information which can be correlated with dateable events in other literature. After this he considers the intrinsic probability of chronological information; journeys, intervals between events, etc., in Acts and Paul. Setting existing chronologies against the data base thus constructed, he demonstrates the conflicts between them and identifies their weak points. Finally, like a Sherlock Holmes, he ;produces what seems to him to be the only viable solution. Inevitably there will be those who disagree with the controversial result, but even t

Dating Paul's Life

Jewett, Robert

Religion & Spirituality

SCM Press

The American monomyth

Anchor Press

The Captain America complex;: The dilemma of zealous nationalism

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Westminster Press

The end-is-near doomsayers are here disputed.The historical Jesus would have strongly disagreed with the new apocalyptic mood of many current writers. In seven vivid New Testament studies, Dr. Jewett demonstrates what Jesus really had to say about the end of the world as we know it. He shows how unexpectedly different Jesus message was from common hopes, and how opposed it is to the teaching of modern sensationalists who speak of the Rapture as about to usher in a new dispensation.This book is for every reader who is puzzled by the great popularity of books about the end times among both laity and the leaders of the churches. Through the use of contemporary literature and illustration, Dr. Jewett reveals how Jesus teaching can affect our lives. He says, I am convinced that if we would get Jesus message straight, we would conclude that the future is still open and that there is a great deal we can do, because it is not Satan, but God wh

Jesus Against the Rapture: Seven Unexpected Prophecies

Westminster John Knox Pr

Discusses the relationship between tolerance, faith, conscience, and the Christian mission based on Paul's Letter to the Romans

Christian Tolerance: Paul's Message to the Modern Church

The Captain America Complex: The Dilemma of Zealous Nationalism.

Westminster/John Knox Press

Star Wars, Amadeus, A Separate Place, Tender Mercies, Grand Canyon, Tootsie, Ordinary People, Empire of the Sun, Pale Rider, Red Dawn, and Dead Poets Society--all these movies show concern for deep human issues also treated in the Bible. The films provide evidence that many of the apostle Paul's themes in his New Testament letters are relevant for today. Contemporary movies, according to Robert Jewett, influence many Americans more than their formal education or religious training. And, since Paul interpreted the gospel on other people's turf, Jewett believes that today his forum would involve the movies, a primary source of discovering and debating important moral, cultural, and religious issues. Jewett treats film and biblical passages with equal respect. He brings their ideas and metaphors into relationship so that new insights emerge about both the ancient texts and the American cultural situation.

Saint Paul at the Movies: The Apostle's Dialogue with American Culture

Using a nontechnical presentation of recent research and a sometimes-whimsical treatment of contemporary artifacts, Robert Jewett shows how Paul engages and challenges American society in unexpected ways. He offers preliminary explorations of the relevance of Paul's letters to the American scene and exploits the resources of scientific biblical research that allow Paul's message to be clarified. Important trends in American culture, including popular entertainment and books, are brought into interaction with freshly discovered aspects of Pauline thought.

Paul the Apostle to America: Cultural Trends and Pauline Scholarship

Christian Books & Bibles

Christian Living

* Revised and updated * Based on the NRSV and NIV translations * Covers every book verse by verse * Each volume also contains maps, charts, a pronunciation guide, and a glossary

Basic Bible Commentary Romans (Basic Bible Commentary, 22)

ABINGDON PRESS *

This comprehensive 13-session, verse-by-verse, book-by-book study of the Bible uses a three-dimensional approach. Each 13-session volume is based on the NIV translation. 1.The study book helps students answer the question, "What does the Bible say?" 2.The meaning of the passage is made clear by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words 3.Students connect the meaning of the Scripture with their own lives.Study Books. Order one for each class member and leader. Romans

Genesis to Revelation: Romans Student Book

Worship & Devotion

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