The Challenge of Paul - Faith And Reason

Paul is one of Christianity’s most impactful, yet most debated and misunderstood figures. In “The Challenge of Paul,” John Dominic Crossan gives us the benefit of his lifelong search for the Paul of history to create a new understanding that sheds new light on Paul and why he is more relevant than ever today.

Perfect for Church Classes, Small Groups, or Individual Study

Each theme contains four 15-to-18-minute video sessions, plus a Prologue in Volume 1, and downloadable discussion questions and a resource guide. A full digital transcript is available as an optional add-on. We’ve also made this product available in your choice of media: DVD or USB flash drive.

Theme 1: Paul & Jesus

Prologue In Search of the Historical Paul
Session 1 An Appealing or Appalling Apostle
Session 2 How to Read a Pauline Letter
Session 3 The Romanization of a Radical
Session 4 Jewish Covenant vs Roman Empire

Theme 2: Paul & Luke

Session 1 The Future of Roman Christianity
Session 2 Vision & Vocation in Damascus
Session 3 The Long-Distance Apostle
Session 4 The God-Worshipers

Theme 3: Paul & Justice

Session 1 Baptism as New Creation
Session 2 War and Slavery
Session 3 War and Patriarchy
Session 4 Saint Thecla

Theme 4: Paul & God

Session 1 To Make a Just World
Session 2 The Greatest of These
Session 3 Those Who Have Slept
Session 4 On a Mission for Unity
Epilogue And So We Came to Rome