Social Teaching of St Paul

Originally published in 1906, this book attempts to show how St Paul's teachings on social issues may be applied to modern problems.

List of contents

Prefatory note; Introduction; 1. The preparation of St Paul for his work; 2. The messianic hope; 3. The issue of St Paul's 'conversion'; 4. The Old Testament prophets in St Paul's epistles; 5. 'Servant of the Lord' in St Paul's epistles; Additional note on the characteristic traits of the 'servant' in Isaiah, our Lord and St Paul; 6. The 'Christ' of St Paul; 7. St Paul's teaching and modern sociology; 8. Examination of selected passages; Additional note on St Paul's 'realism'; Additional note on St Paul and slavery; Epilogue.

Summary

Pauline teaching, in conjunction with the teachings of Christ, provides the foundation for Christian thought on a wide variety of subjects, including Christian life and society. Originally published in 1906, this book attempts to show how St Paul's teachings on social issues may be applied to modern problems.

Product details

• Authors: W. Edward Chadwick
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.07.2014
• EAN: 9781107416017
• ISBN: 978-1-107-41601-7
• No. of pages: 172
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Christian social thought & activity