Reading Paul as Christian Scripture

Designed to meet the needs of contemporary evangelical undergraduates, this survey textbook offers an engaging introduction to Paul’s Letters in their literary, theological, and canonical contexts.

Constantine Campbell, a recognized Pauline and Greek scholar, explores Paul’s letters with an eye to fitting them within the life, ministry, and theology of the apostle Paul. Campbell reflects on the reception history of Paul’s letters, presents them in the context of the apostle’s missionary journeys, and fits the Pauline corpus within the larger story and tradition of Christian Scripture. The book also covers the book of Acts as it relates to Paul’s letters.

Beautifully designed in full color with an abundance of maps, sidebars, images, and other visual aids to hold interest and aid learning, this addition to the Reading Christian Scripture series offers a faith-friendly introduction to students of Paul’s Letters. Additional resources for instructors and students are available through Textbook eSources.

1. Reading Paul as Christian Scripture
Part 1: Paul’s Birth and Rebirth
2. Introduction to Paul’s Birth and Rebirth
3. Paul’s World
4. Paul the Jew and the Risen Jesus
Part 2: Paul’s First Mission
5. Introduction to Paul’s First Mission
6. Galatians
Part 3: Paul’s Second Mission
7. Introduction to Paul’s Second Mission
8. Philippians
9. 1 and 2 Thessalonians
10. 1 Corinthians
11. 2 Corinthians
Part 4: Paul’s Third Mission
12. Introduction to Paul’s Third Mission
13. Colossians and Philemon
14. Ephesians
Part 5: Paul on Trial for Christ
15. Introduction to Paul on Trial for Christ
16. Romans
17. The Pastoral Epistles
Part 6: Paul’s Theology
18. Paul’s Theology (1)
19. Paul’s Theology (2)
20. Reading Paul as Christian Scripture in the Twenty-First Century
Index