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Jesus and Paul Before Christianity

Name: Jesus and Paul Before Christianity
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Author: V. George Shillington
ISBN: 9781608996940

Their World and Work in Retrospect

by V. George Shillington

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Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
17.8 x 25.4 x 1.4 cm

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For those curious about the origins of Christianity.

Explains how Jesus and Paul relate within Judaism.

Helps you see the history of the faith with clarity.

Navigate the historical connection between Jesus and Paul to understand the foundations of the early Church.

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Synopsis: Who was the real founder of Christianity as it is known today--Jesus or Paul? What, if any, was the connection between them? These and other questions about the two historical figures have occupied biblical scholars and the Christian church for many years up to the present time. This book proposes new ways of framing the questions as well as new approaches to answering them. Neither Jesus nor Paul spoke of a new world religion, separate from Judaism, that would envelop the planet and last for millennia. This study seeks to locate both figures in their respective places in the first century, in Jewish contexts and within the larger Greco-Roman society. The aim is to transcend the language and thought patterns of later generations of theologians in order to hear more clearly the prophetic voices of Jesus and Paul on their terms and in their social locations. By so doing, Shillington lays the groundwork for a more authentic translation of their vision and mission into modern alternatives, including better Jewish-Christian relations. To learn more about this book, and the forthcoming online video or DVD series for small group study, please visit https://www.jesusandpaulbeforechristianity.org. Endorsements: "Shillington has succeeded brilliantly in capturing both the uniqueness and commonality of Jesus and Paul. By respecting the integrity of the two figures, working with their terms in their time frames and historical contexts, he has enabled their respective witness and vision to emerge with vivid clarity and freshness of perspective. This is a book for the reasonable and responsible reader that addresses the best of recent scholarship. It will prove invaluable to students of Christian origins." -William S. Campbell University of Wales, Trinity Saint David "George Shillington provides a map for those on the quest to understand Jesus and Paul, as well as the continuities and discontinuities between these two seminal figures, particularly in terms of Judaism. Perspectives old and new as well as his own suggestions are provided all along the way in this well-written, easy-to-follow guide." -Mark D. Nanos Rockhurst University "The author shows himself to be thoroughly versed in contemporary scholarship on both Jesus and Paul. His very readable account will be welcomed by the serious non-specialist. Scholars too will welcome his fresh and insightful treatment of an old, but important issue in New Testament studies." -Sean Freyne Trinity College, Dublin "George Shillington has travelled far from his rural Co Armagh home in Northern Ireland, yet he has also kept true to his own faith and cultural background. In this book he is able to speak authentically about Jesus' context in rural Galilee as well as Paul's context in urban Mediterranean centers. Reading the book you will find Jesus of Nazareth and Paul of Tarsus leaping out of the pages and speaking freshly into your context." -Tony Davidson First Presbyterian Church, Armagh, Northern Ireland Author Biography: V. George Shillington is Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Canadian Mennonite University, and Adjunct Professor of Religion and Culture at the University of Winnipeg. He is author of The New Testament in Context (2008), An Introduction to the Study of Luke-Acts (2006), and 2 Corinthians (1998).V. George Shillington is Professor Emeritus of New Testament at Canadian Mennonite University, and Adjunct Professor of Religion and Culture at the University of Winnipeg. He is author of The New Testament in Context (2008), An Introduction to the Study of Luke-Acts (2006), and 2 Corinthians (1998).