Paul Behaving Badly - by E Randolph Richards & Brandon J O'Brien (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Randolph Richards and Brandon O'Brien explore the complicated persona and teachings of the apostle Paul. Unpacking his personal history and cultural context, they show how Paul both offended Roman perspectives and scandalized Jewish sensibilities, revealing a vision of Christian faith that was deeply disturbing to others in his day and remains so in ours.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> <strong>The apostle Paul was kind of a jerk.</strong> He was arrogant and stubborn. He called his opponents derogatory, racist names. He legitimized slavery and silenced women. He was a moralistic, homophobic killjoy who imposed his narrow religious views on others. Or was he? Randolph Richards and Brandon O'Brien explore the complicated persona and teachings of the apostle Paul. Unpacking his personal history and cultural context, they show how Paul both offended Roman perspectives and scandalized Jewish sensibilities. His vision of Christian faith was deeply disturbing to those in his day and remains so in ours. Paul behaved badly, but not just in the ways we might think. Take another look at Paul and see why this worst of sinners dares to say, Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>Accessible, informative, and concise, this book is for those new to the study of Christianity or religion in general.</p>--P. K. Moser, CHOICE, April 2017<br><br><p>Part apologetic and part biblical study aid, this offering by the coauthors of <em>Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes</em> will give the Christian and the non-Christian a reason to go back and read Paul with an open mind and renewed appreciation for the man whose passion for Christ offended people from all backgrounds in his day and probably will continue to offend in ours.</p>--Greg Bowman, the Baptist Standard, March 17, 2017<br><br><p>Responding to examinations of the apostle Paul that paint him as racist and sexist, Richards and O'Brien (<em>Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes</em>) admit Paul's writings can be hard to take, especially those letters ordering slaves to obey masters and women to remain silent. But the authors maintain that Paul's actions must be understood through the prism of his intended audience: the letters were addressed to certain groups of people on singular, particular occasions. . . . Lay readers taking a closer look at Paul will find this book illuminating and learn a lot about a man who played an integral role in shaping Christianity.</p>--Publishers Weekly, Sept. 12, 2016<br><br><p>Richards and O'Brien hold a high view of Scripture. They're also quite conversant and familiar with culture and worldview of Paul, leading to ample insights and understandings of Paul's teachings. For those curious about what Paul taught and for followers of Jesus and the Bible, Richards and O'Brien are able guides. Recommended.</p>--Neil Bartlett, Christian Market, November 2016<br>
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