Paul Distilled
- Biblical Studies & Commentaries
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
What the apostle Paul has to say is transformative and utterly inspiring. But too often he is clouded in complicated explanations and murky misunderstandings. Paul Distilled gets to the essence of Paul, and uncovers what is at the heart of his thinking and why he's had such an impact on the world since the first century until today. Drawing on many years of teaching and study of Paul's writings, Gary Burnett explains the driving forces behind the apostle's thinking from the letters he wrote to groups of Jesus-followers dotted around the Roman empire, addressing the real issues they faced, and shows why this matters today. A study guide with each chapter will enable church groups to get to grips with the life-changing potential of understanding Paul better.
Endorsements (7)
“Gary Burnett has an academic mind, a devotional heart, and a cultural perception. This unique blend gives him the ability to take big theological ideas and distill them into short, accessible teaching sessions. They are inspirational, insightful, and instructional. You will read the text afresh and hear the call to live it in challenging ways.”
“Is Paul past his sell-by date? This wonderful little book shows how relevant and important the apostle Paul’s letters are in today’s world. Gary Burnett writes in an engaging and unstuffy way, drawing on many years of study of Paul to shine light on Paul’s major themes and ideas. Christians today will find this book engages them; illuminates their thinking, believing, and living; and challenges and provokes them to action in world and church. Bravo!”
“In this gem Gary Burnett is inviting us to see beyond Paul, ‘the theologian,’ and offering a view of the trees in the forest of interpretations, providing us with an opportunity to engage the core of Paul’s experience—keenly helping us to become in essence more meaningful theologians.”
“I have loved Gary’s latest book, Paul Distilled. Having listened to the original series I wondered could they be bettered, and they are! Gary captures the heart of Paul coupled with biblical accuracy and insights into the text while bringing practical challenge to his readers. This is a book which exudes with joy, life, and gives the reader a fresh desire to serve God with passion. I thoroughly recommend it to you.”
“As a master distiller, Gary Burnett builds on the foundational flavor of Paul’s understanding of God’s love before mixing in the more complex elements of Paul’s theology, moderated with personal narratives. The result is a full-bodied, well-balanced, and very accessible book. Paul Distilled is an excellent introduction to Paul while providing wonderful flavor notes for the well-informed reader.”
“Paul Distilled gives us access to the apostle in first-century Rome and makes connections to our world and faith in practical and powerful ways. References to song lyrics will make you smile and contemplate the true meaning of love.”
“‘Contextualization’ has become a buzzword in theological studies in recent years. Burnett skillfully considers how the original textual context should influence our interpretation of Pauline theology in the contexts in which we find ourselves today. Drawing on his years of study and teaching, Burnett sums up the ‘essence of Paul’ in a way that is accessible to those who simply wish to deepen their knowledge, and thought-provoking for those undertaking Pauline studies. I will be recommending it for years to come.”
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