Paul: A Short Introduction

by Morna D. Hooker

Uncovering the real person behind the letters, this is a revealing new introduction to Paul, the ardent Jew who became 'Apostle to the Gentiles' and arguably the most significant of all Christian thinkers.
Offering a sensitive reassessment of a man often labelled 'misogynist', 'conservative' and even 'antisemitic', renowned scholar Morna D. Hooker reconstructs the beliefs, ethics and teachings of Paul. Her account draws on a wealth of documentary material, looking closely at Paul's Jewish heritage and its impact on his message and mission.

Genres: Religion

224 pages, Paperback

First published April 25, 2003

Reviews

[Terrol Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

First half and epilogue very good, the rest I would call "interesting," but not much more. Hooker's perspective on Paul contains nothing revolutionary, other perhaps than that she defends him ardently against accusations of distortion of Jesus' gospel, misogyny, and endorsement of slavery (among other things). Of course this is, as its title states, "a short introduction," so one shouldn't expect too much. An able introduction to and defense of the most influential theologian in Christian history.

[Karen Ireland · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books looks at Pauls letters and his story on his faith journey.