Framing Paul: An Epistolary Biography

Framing Paul: An Epistolary BiographyAll historical work on Paul presupposes a story concerning the composition of his letters which ones he actually wrote, how many pieces they might originally have consisted of, when he wrote them, where from, and why. But the answers given to these questions are often derived in dubious ways. In Framing Paul Douglas Campbell reappraises all these issues in rigorous fashion, appealing only to Paul's own epistolary data in order to derive a basic

All historical work on Paul presupposes a story concerning the composition of his letters -- which ones he actually wrote, how many pieces they might originally have consisted of, when he wrote them, where from, and why. But the answers given to these questions are often derived in dubious ways.

In Framing Paul Douglas Campbell reappraises all these issues in rigorous fashion, appealing only to Paul's own epistolary data in order to derive a basic "frame" for the letters on which all subsequent interpretation can be built. Though figuring out the authorship and order of Paul's letters has been thought to be impossible, Campbell's Framing Paul presents a cogent solution to the puzzle.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 11/27/2014
ISBN: 9780802871510
Pages: 490
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.30d

Review Citations: CBA Retailers 10/01/2014 pg. 24
Choice 05/01/2015 pg. 1515