Simon Dürr

Paul the Storyteller

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The work of Richard B. Hays and N. T. Wright has put the exploration of the narrative dimensions of Paul’s theology at the center of scholarly debate. More recently, however, these discussions seem to have reached an impasse, with positions becoming entrenched, fresh arguments rare, and old misunderstandings remaining. In Paul the Storyteller Christoph Heilig presents his innovative suggestions for moving forward. He offers English readers a concise and highly readable summary of his extensive research on the theoretical and methodological foundations for critically assessing and properly appreciating the narrative dimensions of Paul’s letter. Even readers who do not share all his assumptions or conclusions will have much to learn from his sophisticated and cutting-edge engagement with narratological and text-linguistic theory and the new insights into Paul’s stories it affords.”