The New Testament
A Historical and Theological Introduction
Chapter
17. Paul, the Man
Questions for Review
- Why do many people find Paul repellent?
- What sorts of privileges did Paul enjoy thanks to being a Roman citizen?
- It can be said that Paul was a Hellenistic Jew. What is meant by this assertion?
- How did the discoveries at Qumran impact our understanding of Paul?
- How did the history of religions school view Paul鈥檚 relationship to the mystery religions?
- What does the word 鈥渢almid鈥 mean and how might it apply to Paul?
- How do we see that Paul continues to be influenced by Judaism in his letters?
- What was the chief source of Paul鈥檚 Christianity?
- How was Paul鈥檚 christology influenced by the Damascus Road experience?
- What does it mean to say that 鈥渨hat we have of Paul鈥檚 theological thinking is occasional and pragmatic鈥?