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Paul Behaving Badly

Written by: E. Randolph Richards, Brandon J. O'Brien
Narrated by: Sean Runnette
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The Apostle Paul was kind of a jerk. He was arrogant and stubborn. He called his opponents derogatory, racist names. He legitimized slavery and silenced women. He was a moralistic, homophobic killjoy who imposed his narrow religious views on others. Or was he?

Randolph Richards and Brandon O'Brien explore the complicated persona and teachings of the Apostle Paul. Unpacking his personal history and cultural context, they show how Paul both offended Roman perspectives and scandalized Jewish sensibilities. His vision of Christian faith was deeply disturbing to those in his day and remains so in ours. Paul behaved badly, but not just in the ways we might think. Take another look at Paul and see why this "worst of sinners" dared to say, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ."

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Enlightening

A challenge to my western evangelical assumptions. Very worth reading and logical presentation. I recommend this book.

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Well articulated

This has many good insights into the deeper meaning behind what Paul is saying. as well as some of the hard asked questions on Christianity.

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Thought provoking

This book is excellent for both lovers and haters of Paul and his writings as it challenges both to better understand him in his context. Great for those wrestling with things in the epistles.

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narrator is fine

the best part about this book is the title.
narrator is fine.
would not recommend.

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