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Paul Was Not a Christian

The Original Message of a Misunderstood Apostle

by Pamela Eisenbaum
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Pamela Eisenbaum, an expert on early Christianity, reveals the true nature of the historical Paul in Paul Was Not a Christian. She explores the idea of Paul not as the founder of a new Christian religion, but as a devout Jew who believed Jesus was the Christ who would unite Jews and Gentiles and fulfill God’s universal plan for humanity. Eisenbaum’s work in Paul Was Not a Christian  will have a profound impact on the way many Christians approach evangelism and how to better follow Jesus’s—and Paul’s—teachings on how to live faithfully today.

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    April 16, 2024

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      • ISBN: 9780061990205

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    • English

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    • Library Journal

      September 15, 2009
      A noted Jewish scholar teaching the New Testament at a Christian seminary, Eisenbaum ("The Jewish Heroes of Christian History") presents readers with a distinctive approach to interpreting Paul. In contrast to the most common reading of Paul as a zealous Jew who abandoned his devotion to Pharisaic Judaism following his conversion to Christianity, Eisenbaum portrays Paul as a Jew who lives among Gentiles in a decidedly non-Jewish world and wrestles with the practical issue of how to lead a Jewish lifestyle in the midst of a non-Jewish society. Her interpretation of Paul's struggle to maintain the particularity of his own ethnic and religious identity without denying the validity of others' identities has much to teach our modern world about religious pluralism and the acceptance of human difference. VERDICT In this well-researched and carefully constructed work, Eisenbaum offers a new portrait of a controversial figure that is both plausible and engaging. Jews and Christians seeking a new approach to interfaith dialog may find this a welcome addition. Highly recommended for scholarsthis book is sure to inspire discussion.Brian C. Greene, Northeastern Univ. Libs., Boston

      Copyright 2009 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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