St Paul
His Life, Letters, and Christian Doctrine

First published in 1920, this book examines the influence of St Paul on the early church.

A. H. McNeile (Author)

9781107649293, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 May 2014

344 pages
19.8 x 12.9 x 1.8 cm, 0.34 kg

First published in 1920, this book examines the influence of St Paul on the early church, and was intended as a beginner's guide to the study of the apostle's impact. McNeile divides the book into three sections: Paul's life, his epistles and his Christian doctrine. The text is illustrated with three maps of Paul's missionary tours. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in early Christianity and the writings of St Paul.

Preface
Part I. The Life of St Paul: 1. St Paul's character and person
2. Classes of Christian converts
3. St Paul's conversion
4. St Paul's movements after his conversion
5. St Paul at Antioch with Barnabas
6. St Paul's second visit to Jerusalem
7. The dedication of Barnabas and Saul to wider work
8. St Paul's first missionary tour
9. The apostolic council at Jerusalem
10. St Paul's second missionary tour
11. St Paul's third missionary tour
12. St Paul at Jerusalem
13. St Paul's imprisonment at Caesarea
14. St Paul's journey to Rome and his work there
Part II. The Epistles of St Paul: Introduction
1. I Thessalonians
2. II Thessalonians
3. Introduction to I and II Corinthians
4. I Corinthians
5. II Corinthians
6. Galatians
7. Romans
8. Colossians
9. Philemon
10. Ephesians
11. Philippians
12. The pastoral epistles
Part III. The Christian Doctrine of St Paul: Introduction
1. Eschatology
2. The Holy Spirit
3. The Christian's transference into the messianic kingdom
4. The nature of man
5. The work of the spirit in the Christian
6. The spirit of Christ
7. 'In Christ'
8. Christians
9. Deliverance from sin and law
10. Righteousness, grace, and faith
11. Jew and Gentile
12. The cross
13. The sacraments
Literature
Index.

Subject Areas: Biblical studies & exegesis [HRCG]