Here is a concise, inviting introduction to the greatest of the early Christian missionaries, the Apostle Paul-his life, his letters, his thinking-and the life-transforming gospel he proclaimed.Readers will find this book academically stimulating, theologically rich, and personally challenging. It highlights the ways Paul's life and thinking differ from-and challenge-the life and thinking of Christians today.Written in nontechnical language for both Christian students and general Christian readers, this book-the result of a lifetime of studying and teaching Paul's letters-will be helpful to all students and teachers of the Bible who want a deeper understanding of Paul, his theology, and the implications of his powerful letters for Christians today.