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The First Paul Book
Chapters 1-5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Paul: Appealing or Appalling - Paul's mixed reputation - Paul's Importance in NT+ - Catholic vs. Protestant Perspectives - Context - Paul as a Jewish Christ Mystic - 3 Distinct Pauls |
| Chapter 2 | How to read a Pauline letter - Context - Slavery - Radical (Philemon) --> conservative (Colossians + Ephesians) - Patriarchy |
| Chapter 3 | The Life of a Long Distance Apostle - Comparing letters to Acts - Tarsus (cultures, labor, education) - Damascus - transformation - Missions - Urban missionary strategy - Communities of faith |
| Chapter 4 | "Jesus Christ is Lord" - Divine Titles - Caesar vs. Jesus - Peace - Nero vs. Jesus - Justice and Equality - "Grace and Peace" - Roman Imperial theology vs. Paul's - God as householder - Commands to authority |
| Chapter 5 | "Christ Crucified" - Christ's death carries significance in redemption for humanity - Misunderstandings - only emphasized death (not life or teachings), death as substitutionary - Paul's understanding of the cross - Resurrection and implications |