Reading Paul as Christian Scripture (Reading Christian Scripture): A Literary, Canonical, and Theological Introduction

by Constantine R. Campbell

Designed to meet the needs of contemporary evangelical undergraduates, this survey textbook offers an engaging introduction to Paul's Letters in their literary, theological, and canonical contexts.

Constantine Campbell, a recognized Pauline and Greek scholar, explores Paul's Letters with an eye to fitting them within the life, ministry, and theology of the apostle Paul. Campbell reflects on the reception history of Paul's Letters, presents them in the context of the apostle's missionary journeys, and fits the Pauline corpus within the larger story and tradition of Christian Scripture. The book also covers the book of Acts as it relates to Paul's Letters.

Beautifully designed in full color with an abundance of maps, sidebars, images, and other visual aids to hold interest and aid learning, this addition to the Reading Christian Scripture series offers a faith-friendly introduction to students of Paul's Letters. Additional resources for instructors and students are available through Textbook eSources.

240 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 13, 2024

About the author

also published under Con Campbell

Reviews

[Sleepy CJ]

Helpful general overview of Pauline text and theology. It's well-rounded and easy to read. I recommend this book for lay leaders and new Christians who are looking to learn more about Paul's writings and his systemic theology about Jesus and His gospel.

[George Kogan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Solid introduction to Paul. Campbell writes clearly and concisely, while offering historical/cultural explanatory notes within the chapters. The book attempts to arrange Paul’s letters chronologically, which is helpful for contextualization of Paul’s message. The drawback is that the author critiques the megachurches way too much. The book would have also benefited from a “suggested reading” section(s). Overall, it’s a solid resource that will be useful to pastors and students.