Paul: Pioneer for Israel's Messiah (Jakob Van Bruggen)

Description

This detailed yet eminently readable description of Paul’s life clearly shows that all sources converge to present a pioneer life: adventurous, unpredictable, nonlinear, full of risks. An analysis of Paul’s place in the development of the Christian church shows that Paul was not a marginal figure, operating out of reaction. He was instead a driven pioneer for a Christianity that is aware of Christ’s kingship, and that realizes it is not a new religion but the fulfillment of the messianic promises made to Abraham. Thus Paul was above all the pioneer for the Messiah, Jesus Christ.

Endorsements

"I read this book with fascination. The author knows how to write in clear and appealing language."

—A. Noordegraaf, Theologia Reformata

"Van Bruggen has succeeded in writing a textbook aboout . . . Paul that is exceedingly sound, reads smoothly, and is well organized."

—Frederique Vanneuville

"Van Bruggen writes compellingly. . . . This work is suitable for beginning Christians, but also for seasoned theologians. . . ."

—Parakleet

Product Details

Title: Paul: Pioneer for Israel's Messiah

Author: Jakob Van Bruggen

ISBN: 9780875526485

Publisher: P&R Publishing

Pages: 416

Binding: Paperback