Seven Pauline Letters

by Peter F. Ellis

Peter Ellis' Seven Pauline Letters does for students of Paul what his Men and Message of the Old Testament and what his His Mind and His Message does for students of Matthew's Gospel. With a style noteworthy for its precision and clarity, Seven Pauline Letters provides students of Paul's letters   up-to-date commentaries on 1 Thessalonians, 1 and 2 Corinthians, Philippians, Galatians, Romans, and Philemon revolutionary new insights on the literary structure and the theological argumentation of the Pauline letters extended explanations of apocalyptic literature, eschatology, and the kenotic hymn (Phil 2:6-11) a nuanced presentation of the theological development of Paul's mind from his first letter to his last a new and insightful study of Paul's magnificent theological syntheses in his profound letter to the Romans Teachers of Scripture will be delighted with Seven Pauline Letters. Students of Paul will treasure it for its enticing pedagogy, its masterful mirror of Paul's mind, and its brilliant analysis of Paul's theology.

296 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

He was professor emeritus of biblical studies in the Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education (GRE) at Fordham University, Bronx, N.Y.

Reviews

[Ted · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good basic commentary on the Letters of St. Paul written before the "new perspective" became popular.

[JonM · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's okay.

[Oneidastjoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good introduction to seven of St Paul's Epitles.