The reclaiming the radical visionary behind the Church's conservative icon Borg, Marcus J. creator Crossan, John Dominic. jnt auth. text bibliography biography nyu New York] HarperOne c2009 2009 1st ed. monographic eng

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vi, 230 p. ; pbk ; 22 cm. The authors show how the apostle was slowly but steadily "deradicalized" to fit Roman social norms in regards to slavery, patriarchy, and patronage. In truth, Paul was an appealing apostle of Jesus whose vision of life "in Christ"--one of his favored phrases--is remarkably faithful to the message of Jesus himself. Paul : appealing or appalling? -- How to read a Pauline letter -- The life of a long-distance apostle -- "Jesus Christ is Lord" -- "Christ crucified" -- "Justification by grace through faith" -- Life together "in Christ" -- The death of an apostle. Marcus J. Borg, John Dominic Crossan. Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]) and index. the Apostle, Saint Paul Criticism, interpretation, etc Theology BS2650.52 .B67 2009 227.06/BOR 9780061430725 0061430722 2009004881 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0913/2009004881-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0913/2009004881-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0913/2009004881-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0913/2009004881-d.html DLC 090205 20111017203501.0 15612950