Studying Pauls Letters

<p><b>Studying Paul's Letters </b>provides a survey of the most relevant current methods in Paul scholarship. Joseph A. Marchal leads a group of scholars who are also experienced teachers in courses on Paul. More than a series of how-to essays in interpretation each chapter in this volume shows how differences in starting point and interpretive decisions shape different ways of understanding Paul. Each teacher-scholar focuses on what a particular method brings to interpretation and applies that method to a text in Pauls letters aiming not just at the beginning student but at the tough choices every teacher must make in balancing information with critical reflection. <b>Studying Paul's Letters</b> is organized for use in a single semester course on Paul and is perfect for graduate students seminarians and undergraduate students.</p>