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Issue 47 : The Apostle Paul & His Times

Originally published in 1995

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The Apostle Paul and His Times: Did You Know?

Little-known and remarkable facts about Paul and his times.

Marvin R. Wilson
The Apostle Paul and His Times: From the Editor - Putting Paul in His Place
Boundary Breaker

Paul of Tarsus crossed all types of barriers to gain followers for Jesus of Nazareth.

James D. Smith III
Stench, Pain, and Misery

Life in a Roman Prison.

John McRay
On the Road With Paul

The ease—and dangers—of travel in ancient world.

Edwin M. Yamauchi
Into the Heart of Paganism

Why did Paul, the traveling missionary, set down roots in Corinth and Ephesus?

Dan Cole
From Child-Killing to Mysticism

Four examples of the pluralistic challenge that Paul faced

The Editors
The Apostle Paul and His Times: A Gallery of Paul's Inner Circle

What happened to the people who worked most closely with him?

Mary Ann Jeffreys
The Real Writer of Romans

The important but little-known figure behind the apostle.

Gary Burge
The Apostle Paul and His Times: Christian History Timeline

Janet Meyer Everts
Dates to Debate

Why it's difficult to date Paul's life

Janet Meyer Everts
Bald, Blind & Single?

Answers to some of the most puzzling questions about the Apostle Paul

Stephen Miller
Subversive Conservative

How could Paul communicate his radical message to those threatened by it?

Craig Keener
Legacy of Liberty

Paul's teachings on grace and freedom have shaken the church in every age.

F. F. Bruce
The Natural Supernatural

To Paul and the early church, religious experiences were commonplace.

Gordon Fee
The Apostle Paul and His Times: Recommended Resources

Editor's Choice

Mark Galli
Billy Graham Had a Dream

Enthusiasm for racial reconciliation has never been so high among American evangelicals. Why?

Edward Gilbreath
Synagogue Life

John McRay

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