In search of Paul : how Jesus's Apostle opposed Rome's empire with God's kingdom : a new vision of Paul's words & world /

Crossan, John Dominic.

In search of Paul : how Jesus's Apostle opposed Rome's empire with God's kingdom : a new vision of Paul's words & world / - 1st ed. - San Francisco, HarperSanFrancisco, ©2004. - xiv, 447 pages (16 pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 415-420) and index.

Paul for a new millennium -- The hope of a peaceful earth -- Jewish faith and pagan society -- Preface: Prologue:

Presents archaeological evidence and historical analysis to answer questions about Paul and the early Christians, contending that Paul worked for justice and equality against the oppressive power of the Roman Empire.

0060514574 9780060816162 0060816163 9780060514570

2004302914


Paul, the Apostle, Saint.


Church history--Primitive and early church, ca. 30-600.

BS2506.3 / .C76 2004

225.92 C951I