Paul Behaving Badly

Was the Apostle a Racist, Chauvinist Jerk?

De: E. Randolph Richards, Brandon J. O'Brien

Narrado por: Sean Runnette

The Apostle Paul was kind of a jerk. 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" dared to say, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ."

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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.

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.

Loved it!

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

Distracting Narration

The content is fantastic but it was hard to listen through the “sh” sound over each “S” and “F” pronounced by the narrator.

much needed! brilliant delivery

I have heard pastors talk about the context of Paul's letters in passing, and not alot of detail. it's always interested me! and this is a brilliant delivery and in depth teaching of Paul.

Thank you

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

My second favorite book.

My favorite is the other book these guys wrote together. Miss reading scripture through western eyes.

They don't pull their punches

at the start of addressing each subject I winst thinking, "where are they going to go with this?" and I was always relieved at the conclusions. very well done.

Good introduction into an intriguing topic.

Ann enjoyable book that will help to open your mind to seeing Paul and his writings in a different light. It may not fully satisfy the in-depth student of the Bible but is a great primer for further study. Overall a very fun read.

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.