The first half of the unit begins with an overview of Paul’s career and background and goes on to explore the letter genre and assess debates about authorship. In addition, major Pauline theological themes are explored including Christ, Church, salvation, grace holiness and some attention is given to the apocalyptic frame which shaped Paul’s views, not least his expectations of Parousia. In the second half of the unit five shorter Pauline letters are explored with a view to developing exegetical skills as well as knowledge of Paul’s life and thought.
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- מורה: Alan Pain