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Paul: The Founder of Christianity Paperback – October 1, 2002

by Gerd Ludemann (Author)
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 290 pages
  • Publisher: Prometheus Books; First Edition edition (October 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1591020212
  • ISBN-13: 978-1591020219
  • Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 0.6 x 8.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,742,049 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars" For a really good study of Paul
By james studdard on December 18, 2014
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I don't think there is any doubt among serious Pauline scholars that Paul founded Christianity, e.g., what if Paul's letters did not exist? Even though Luke tried to make it appear in Acts that there was a smooth transition form Judaism to Christianity, i.e, placing Paul's letters after the synoptics, when in actuality the gospels were written after Paul's letters, such in the same manner that Mathew is presented as the first gospel, when, infact, Mark was first, then Mathew. Ludemann's book is compelling but I found it too weighty with obscure references to Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, et al in an effort to please the "new perspective" crowd." For a really good study of Paul, I suggest you read E.P. Sanders, Tom Wright or maybe John Gager.
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5.0 out of 5 starsKudos, Prof. Ludemann!
By Laura Knight-Jadczyk on February 12, 2015
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This book is an essential study of the life of the Apostle Paul for anyone who is truly interested in working out the knotty problems that are present in the conflict between the epistles and Acts. It is well argued and clearly written. Warning: this is not a book for those who just want to remain comfortably in their warm, fuzzy beliefs because, gentle though he is in approaching the difficulties, Ludemann does not go weak-kneed when the obvious emerges from the logical steps that the study follows.

Of particular interest is Prof. Ludemann's discussion of the psychology of the apostle as inferred from his writings and actions. I have occasionally thought that Paul was a full bore schizophrenic with all the attendant visions and voices, but opposed to this was his often exhibited practicality and ability to manage his life-goals quite efficiently. It's a conundrum, for sure, and Ludemann adds considerably (and convincingly) to the range of speculations. Still, there is a lot to be said for William James' "Varieties of Religious Experience" view in respect of Paul (which doesn't exclude what Ludemann has proposed). Historian, Donald Akenson, in his "Saint Saul: A Skeleton Key to the Historical Jesus, also attempts a reasonable psychological analysis though with slightly more positive results than Ludemann concluded. In the end, Paul doesn't fit neatly into psychological categories; but then, does anybody? I mention this because this book is well worth reading just for this perspective.Read more ›
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By bluesky2 on July 8, 2016
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One of the best books I've read on Paul to date.
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