Apostle Paul in the Jewish imagination, The
Book Description
This groundbreaking scholarly work examines how Jewish thinkers have understood and interpreted one of Christianity's most influential figures over the past century and a half. Daniel R. Langton presents a comprehensive exploration of Jewish perspectives on Paul of Tarsus, weaving together insights from theologians, religious leaders, biblical scholars, artists, philosophers, and psychoanalysts to create a rich tapestry of viewpoints.
The book reveals the fascinating complexity of Jewish engagement with Paul, showing how modern Jewish commentators have grappled with fundamental questions about religious identity and interfaith dialogue. These diverse voices present Paul through multiple, sometimes contradictory lenses: as both a connector and divider between faiths, as Christianity's founder and as a convert to it, as someone who abandoned his Jewish roots and as a fellow seeker of Jewish understanding.
Through this multidisciplinary approach, readers discover how Jewish scholars have wrestled with Paul's legacy as both creator and destroyer of Western religious thought. The work illuminates broader themes about authenticity, belonging, and the evolving relationship between Jewish and Christian communities.
For those interested in interfaith understanding, religious identity, and the complex ways communities interpret historical figures, this study offers valuable insights into how we construct meaning from the past while navigating present-day spiritual and cultural challenges.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages)
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Christianity and other religions
- ✓ Explore Influence
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation, etc., Jewish
- ✓ Explore Civilization
- ✓ Explore Relations
- ✓ Explore Christianity
