Paul's Narrative Thought World

The Tapestry of Tragedy and Triumph. Bill Witherington shows that Paul's theology, arguments, practical advice, and social recommendations are ultimately grounded in stories from the Hebrew scriptures and from the life of Jesus and those who believed in him. Paul's thought, according to Witherington, was shaped by four interrelated narratives comprising a larger drama: Adam and Eve and a world gone wrong; the people of Israel in that world; the death and resurrection of Christ; and the movement to faith by Christians like Paul himself, which promises a world set right again. Thus to Paul, the story of Christ is the crucial turning point in the history of God and the world.

About the author

Ben Witherington III is Amos Professor of New Testament for Doctoral Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary and doctoral faculty at St. Andrews University, and the author of over thirty-five books, including New York Times Best Seller The Brother of Jesus.

Ann Witherington is Professor of Biology and Environmental Sciences at Asbury College. Ben and Ann have been married for over thirty years.

Product details

• Authors: Ben Iii Witherington
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.1994
• EAN: 9780664254339
• ISBN: 978-0-664-25433-9
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 622 g
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity