The apostle Paul has been justifiably described as the first and greatest Christian theologian. His letters were among the earliest documents to be included in the New Testament and, as such, they shaped Christian thinking from the beginning. As a missionary, theologian and pastor Paul's own wrestling with theological and ethical questions of his day is paradigmatic for Christian theology, not least for Christianity's own identity and continuing relationship with Judaism. The Cambridge Companion to St Paul provides an important assessment of this apostle and a fresh appreciation of his continuing significance today. With eighteen chapters written by a team of leading international specialists on Paul, the Companion provides a sympathetic and critical overview of the apostle, covering his life and work, his letters and his theology. The volume will provide an invaluable starting point and helpful cross check for subsequent studies.
Introduction James D. G. Dunn; Part I. Paul's Life and Work: 1. Paul's life Klaus Haacker; 2. Paul as missionary and pastor Stephen C. Barton; Part II. Paul's Letters: 3. 1 and 2 Thessalonians Margaret M. Mitchell; 4. Galatians Bruce Longenecker; 5. 1 and 2 Corinthians Jerome Murphy-O'Connor; 6. Romans Robert Jewett; 7. Philippians Morna Hooker; 8. Colossians and Philemon Loren Stuckenbruck; 9. Ephesians Andrew T. Lincoln; 10. The pastoral epistles Arland J. Hultgren; Part III. Paul's Theology: 11. Paul's Jewish presuppositions Alan F. Segal; 12. Paul's gospel Graham N. Stanton; 13. Paul's christology L. W. Hurtado; 14. Paul's ecclesiology Luke Timothy Johnson; 15. Paul's ethics Brian Rosner; Part IV. St. Paul: 16. Paul in the second century Calvin J. Roetzel; 17. Paul's enduring legacy Robert Morgan; 18. Contemporary perspectives on Paul Ben Witherington III; Chronology; Select bibliography.
