good read

The narration can be a little slow and the material a bit heady, but it's a great eye opener for understanding often confusing scripture.

3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Loved it!

Everyone who wants a better understanding of Paul should read this book. For every academic level.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Disappointing

I had high hopes after reading the first book by these authors - Misreading Scripture through Western Eyes - but this was a real disappointment. The authors' loyalty to St Paul doesn't allow them to follow their arguments to their natural conclusions.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great Listen

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this book. They did an amazing job. It really did make you think and helps you to look at Paul and the things he did and said from a different perspective.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Well Measured, But Maybe Too Much

I think the book does a good job of giving a balanced view so as not to discredit the apostle Paul. I have learned from reading this book and appreciate the non-extreme, yet informative, answers and history provided.
I think it is accurate to say that Paul painted a different context for Christ. The WHY, however, is not drawn out as well in this book. It is because Christ made Paul the (head) apostle of the Gentiles (Rom 11:13). He was given a different gospel from Christ. (Gal 1:11,12). Still, Christ is the center of the gospel, but the accoutrements of the gospel changed, there are none! Naturally, when Messiah is explained to Jews, it needs the Jewish accoutrements of circumcision, baptism, kingdom, prophecy fulfillment etc.

I felt the book played it too safe,
and especially in the realm of political correctness. It leaned too much toward embodying the doctrines of our modern day and therefore making excuse for Paul, God and the Bible. I feel they should have went more on offense against the PC culture.

1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A must read for anyone seeking clarification....

For students of New Testament texts, this is a must read. I had my biases against the Apostle Paul, because to my mind, too many men joyously took refuge in his edict for women to be silent and submit. At the same time, I was fascinated by his dogged determination to carry out the Great Commission. I can move now from bias to full admiration. He was a hero and a man ahead of his time, even as he was firmly rooted to his time. And definitely not the cold, misogynist he has been painted to be. He was a man on fire to ensure that all who heard the Gospel would have the joy and deliverance he did in Yeshua. That is awesome!

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Good read

Another great book from these authors. I appreciate their perspective and they do a very good job of explaining it!

Very good book

This book is best understood if you have listened tHe 2 authors prior book Misunderstanding Scripture with Western Eyes. You learn how they build an argument & learn to trust their reasoning & intense desire to honor the Word of God. That said, it is a great resource for a person and a society earnestly desiring to see how relevant the Scriptures are for all people in all of time.

really terrific book, you won't be disappointed -

loved it. you won't be disappointed, no matter where you're coming from either loving or not loving Paul at the outset.

Thank you

Thank God for this book it has open eye too understanding the books of Paul. Again thank you.