An Introduction to the Study of Paul

An Introduction to the Study of Paul by David Horrell was published by Continuum in May 2006 and is our 9569th best seller. The ISBN for An Introduction to the Study of Paul is 9780567040831.

This second edition examines the different aspects of the study of the apostle Paul, and introduces students to the differing positions and methods developed by contemporary scholars. By setting out these views, and the evidence on which they are based, the book enables readers to approach the study of Paul with an awareness of the range of current debate and a knowledge of the evidence and arguments they will encounter.

After considering Paul's importance and influence, and the important sources for the study of Paul, the book examines: the earliest period of Christianity - from Jesus to Paul; Paul's life before and after his 'conversion'; his individual letters; the major elements of his theology; his attitude to Israel and the Jewish law; new approaches to the study of Paul, including social-scientific and feminist approaches; and Paul's legacy in the New Testament and beyond. The bibliography and suggestions for further reading are updated and each chapter includes a list of study questions.

David G. Horrell is Professor of New Testament Studies at the University of Exeter, UK. He is the author of several books, including An Introduction to the Study of Paul (T&T Clark, Second Edition 2006) and Solidarity and Difference (T&T Clark, 2005). He was the editor of the Journal for the Study of the New Testament from 2002-2007. He is an active member of the British New Testament Society, having chaired the Social World of the New Testament Seminar from 2001-2006, and is also a member of the Society for Biblical Literature (SBL) and Society for New Testament Studies (SNTS). He completed his PhD at Cambridge on Paul’s Corinthian letters and the letter known as 1 Clement.