Issue 47. Paul & His Times

Summary
Paved roads connected Britons with Arabs. Roman naval patrols deterred Mediterranean piracy, expediting sea passage. Corinth, Ephesus, and Rome grew into affluent cities full of intellectuals and philosophers. Sophisticated, multi-cultural, connected—1st century Roman society was perfectly arranged to facilitate the spread of Christianity. Enter Paul of Tarsus. Open this issue of Christian History & Biography and read an investigation of Paul's ministry from a refreshingly cultural and non-theological perspective.

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Inside this issue you'll find:

  • Boundary Breaker
    Paul of Tarsus crossed all types of barriers to gain followers for Jesus of Nazareth.
  • Also: Stench, Pain, and Misery
    Life in a Roman Prison
  • Synagogue Life
    What did the synagogue represent to Jews—and to Paul?
  • On the Road with Paul
    The ease—and dangers—of travel in ancient world.
  • Into the Heart of Paganism
    Why did Paul, the traveling missionary, set down roots in Corinth and Ephesus?
  • Also: From Child-Killing to Mysticism
    Four examples of the pluralistic challenge that Paul faced
  • The Gallery: Paul's Inner Circle
    What happened to the people who worked most closely with him?
  • Also: The Real Writer of Romans
    The important but little-known figure behind the apostle
  • Also: Dates to Debate
    Why it's difficult to date Paul's life
  • Bald, Blind and Single?
    Answers to some of the most puzzling questions about Paul
  • Subversive Conservative
    How could Paul communicate his radical message to those threatened by it?
  • Legacy of Liberty
    Paul's teachings on grace and freedom have shaken the church in every age.
  • The Natural Supernatural
    To Paul and the early church, religious experiences were commonplace.
  • History in the Making:
    Billy Graham Had a Dream
    Enthusiasm for racial reconciliation has never been so high among American evangelicals. Why?
    Departments
  • Did You Know?
  • From the Editor
  • CH Timeline
  • Recommended Resources


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