Tarsus

The Three Worlds of Paul of Tarsus presents a colourful and lucid insight into the complexities of the early Christian world, arguing that the journeys of Paul are an example of the social, political and cultural heterogeneity of that world

It was a quiet and unobtrusive kingdom in the land of Musk, until a wayward dragon was brought home by Princess Laura. But the Master Dragon had an agenda all his own: to kill the king's personal adviser. While settling into his new home he comes across a stable boy who fascinates him. Pip doesn't know why, and after being trussed up like a lamb to slaughter by Sir Dwayne, the Captain of the King's Knights, life gets very interesting for him. "No! You shall not," screamed Tarsus, blowing smoke and fire from his gullet. "Pip is under my protection, and you will not hurt him." We'll see.

Paul’s writings are central and important not only for the establishment of the Christian faith, but also for the entire history of the Early Christian Church. The study of Paul’s person, his letter and his theology an be stimulating, and a challenging reading effort. Paul of Tarsus is an introduction designed for students, pastors, and laymen. P. Coutsoumpos seeks to expand Paul’s essential message. Seeking to situate the study of the Apostle in a proper perspective. Coutsoumpos first looks into the contours of Paul’s personal life, before and after his encounter with the risen Christ. Then, he looks at each of Paul’s letters independently and, lastly, emphasizes the central elements of his theological belief. Paul of Tarsus is an appealing and accessible book that places Paul within his historical and theological context.

Tarsus or Jerusalem deals with the youth of Saint Paul. It has generally been held that the Apostle of the Gentiles grew up in Tarsus, and that this pagan city had a tremendous influence upon his thinking. Professor van Unnik, however, demonstrates that the only text which gives definite information about Paul's early youth points in an altogether different direction, namely, to Jerusalem. If Paul spent his early years in the holy city of Judaism, with an atmosphere completely different from that of paganism, and dominated by the Law and the Temple, this fact has far-reaching consequences for his theology.

Introducing the apostle Paul you thought you knew . . . until now. Feel the heat of the confrontation between Christians and Judaizers in Antioch. Sit in the dungeon with Paul and Silas as the earth moves beneath you and iron bars twist open for your supernatural release. Travel with Paul to breathe on the fires of early churches, igniting to life a gospel that will spread around the world. Finally, witness his violent and victorious end in Rome. Radical. Cold-blooded persecutor. Misogynist. Preacher. Inventor of Christianity. The apostle Paul has been called a lot of names—but who was this imposing personality? Whether you are a critic or defender of Paul, or simply curious about the man whose writings make up the majority of the New Testament, you will be fascinated by the results of Edwards’ research.