Tabor, James D., 1946-,

Paul and Jesus : how the Apostle transformed Christianity / [print] James D. Tabor. - first Simon & Schuster hardcover edition. - New York : Simon and Schuster, (c)2012. - xxi, 291 pages : map ; 25 cm.



Christianity before Paul -- Rethinking resurrection of the dead -- Reading the Gospels in the light of Paul -- Last but not least -- A cosmic family and a heavenly kingdom -- A mystical union with Christ -- Already but not yet -- The Torah of Christ -- The "battle of the Apostles".

Draws on St. Paul's letters and other early sources to reveal the apostles' sharply competing ideas about the significance of Jesus and his teachings while demonstrating how St. Paul independently shaped Christianity as it is known today.



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Jesus Christ--Teachings.


Christianity--Origin.

BS2653.T114.P385 2012 BS2653