Synopses & Reviews
John C. Lentz puts a new and highly original perspective on the portrayal of Paul in the Acts of the Apostles.
Synopsis
The interesting and original thesis of this book is that Luke's overriding concern seems to have been to show that Paul - the hero of his work - was a man of high social status and moral virtue when in point of fact he probably was not.
Synopsis
While many writers have questioned Lukeâs accuracy concerning Paulâs thought and his travels, most assume that Luke is correct in his biographical details and in his account of Roman legal procedure. However, as Dr Lentz makes clear, it is highly improbable that Paul could have been a Pharisee, a citizen of Tarsus, and a citizen of Rome in the manner that Luke describes. What appears to be Lukeâs overriding concern is to show that Paul was a man of high social status and moral virtue. According to the author, Luke was far more the artist than the historian in describing the hero of his work.
Table of Contents
Dedication; Acknowledgements; Abbreviations; 1. Introduction; 2. Defining social status and moral virtue; 3. Paul as Greek, Roman, Pharisee; 4. Paul, the man of virtue; 5. Paul on trial; 6. Paul's 'Appeal'; Conclusion; Bibliography.