The apostle Paul was a vital force in the development of Christianity. Paul's historical and religious context affects the theological interpretation of Paul's writings, no small issue in the whole of Christian theology.
Recent years have seen much controversy about the apostle Paul, his context, and its effect on his theology. In Four Views on the Apostle Paul, A Video Study, four leading scholars present their views on the best framework for describing Paul's theological perspective, including his view of salvation, the significance of Christ, and his vision for the churches.
Views include:
- Reformed View: Thomas R. Schreiner
- Catholic View: Luke Timothy Johnson
- Post-New Perspective View: Douglas Campbell
- Jewish View: Mark D. Nanos
Four Views on the Apostle Paul, A Video Study, alongside the Counterpoints volume Four Views on the Apostle Paul, gives students the tools they need to draw informed conclusions on debates about Paul. New Testament scholar Michael F. Bird also covers foundational issues and provides helpful summaries in his introduction and conclusion.
New Testament scholars, pastors, and students of Christian history and biblical theology will find Four Views on the Apostle Paul, A Video Study, an indispensable introduction to ongoing debates on the apostle Paul's life and teaching.
Session Titles and Runtimes:
0 - Introduction (9 min)
1 - Paul: A Reformed Reading (18 min)
- Response from Luke Timothy Johnson (5 min)
- Response from Douglas A Campbell (3 min)
- Response from Mark D. Nanos (5 min)
2 - The Paul of the Letters: A Catholic Perspective (20 min)
- Response from Thomas R. Schreiner (3 min)
- Response from Douglas A. Campbell (5 min)
- Response from Mark D. Nanos (5 min)
3 - Christ and the Church in Paul: A "Post-New Perspective" Account (26 min)
- Response from Thomas R. Schreiner (4 min)
- Response from Luke Timothy Johnson (5 min)
- Response from Mark D. Nanos (6 min)
4 - A Jewish View (39 min)
- Response from Thomas R. Schreiner (4 min)
- Response from Luke Timothy Johnson (5 min)
- Response from Douglas A. Campbell (4 min)
5 - Conclusion (4 min)
