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The First Paul : reclaiming the radical visionary behind the Church's conservative icon / Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextPublication details: London : HarperCollins, c2009.Description: vi, 230 p. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9780281061587
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 23 225.92 BOR
Online resources: Summary: The authors show how the apostle was slowly but steadily "deradicalized" to fit Roman social norms in regards to slavery, patriarchy, and patronage. In truth, Paul was an appealing apostle of Jesus whose vision of life "in Christ"--one of his favored phrases--is remarkably faithful to the message of Jesus himself.
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Open Shelf Books Bishop Bukenya Library Closed Access l Short Loan 225.92 BOR (Browse shelf(Opens below)) In transit from Hamu Mukasa Library to Bishop Bukenya Library since 05.06.2019 130830

Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]) and index.

The authors show how the apostle was slowly but steadily "deradicalized" to fit Roman social norms in regards to slavery, patriarchy, and patronage. In truth, Paul was an appealing apostle of Jesus whose vision of life "in Christ"--one of his favored phrases--is remarkably faithful to the message of Jesus himself.

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