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#552584 in Books A N Wilson 1998-04-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.30 x .80 x 6.20l; .91 #File Name: 0393317609288 pagesPaul The Mind of the Apostle
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. WILSON: BIOGRAPHY AS THEOLOGY:By barrybA. N. WILSON :wiki quote: In the late 1980s; he publicly stated that he was an atheist and published a pamphlet Against Religion in the Chatto Windus CounterBlasts series; however; religious and ecclesiological themes continue to inform his work. For nearly 30 years he continued to be both a sceptic; and a prominent atheist.In April 2009; he published an article in the Daily Mail affirming his rediscovery of faith; and conversion to Christianity; attacking at the same time both academic and media atheists. (WIKI)In 1997 he published "Paul; the Mind of the Apostle"; approaching Paul as "biographer".Review : pp. 1-127 :WILSON: BIOGRAPHY AS THEOLOGY:Any serious student of theology would be interested in this exposition by Wilson. Written during his atheist-period; it takes on an interesting atmosphere. But; regardless of his stance at the time; one cannot help but interject "theology" in the midst of objective biography when it comes to the emerging first look at this movement that became known as Christianity.Personally; I found the manuscript to be a treasure and I rate it as "excellent"; especially as a supplement for anyone doing an in-depth study of the book of Acts. It becomes "essential" in that regard.Wilson begins with a triad for "Paul's Jerusalem". This triad consists of: 1. The temple-of-Herod"; 2. Ebionite Christianity; and 3. The "Galmaliel-Synagogue-School". This triad preps the reader for the next triad that begins to gel the various streams of thought into a theological/mythical whole. The second and more-definitive triad consists of: 1. Conversion: and the writing of a "MUTHOS-ALETHIA" (truth-thru-myth); 2. The wilderness years of travel in order to sort out the significance of the experience on the road to Damascus (including a 3-part practice of: MUSTERION-PERIPATEO-SUDZETEOS; interpretation of the sensate-vision experience; wanderings to define life; and "debate" which he had been trained for. And then finally 3. The benefit of "spiritual-division" between Jerusalem and Antioch-Syria.By organizing his thought-picture for us; Wilson has provided us with "essential" material for any serious study of Paul; or Luke; or Acts in general.I strongly recommend you pick up a copy of this superb study. 5 stars; of course.WRAPPING THINGS UP: pp. 127-180 :Wilson presents the historical-Paul in pages 1-127; as reviewed above. The only thing left is to articulate the emergence of his "new-mind" theology which gets articulated to the Ephesian Elders; during Paul's departure. That means the ministry to the "Athens /Corinth metroplex" becomes the concentrated site for theological-emergence.The positive aspect of a spiritual division between the Ebionites and the Hellenists results in a determined and original theological effort on the part of Paul in Athens; and then in Corinth. In Athens; Paul develops his DIKAIOSUNE-doctrine; which is not obtainable as a "techne"; but only through Jesus Christ who embodies "Diakaiosune" righteousness.In Corinth; Paul couples together the "Agape-Meal" with the "Mithra-Sacramental-Feast" the understanding of the "sacrificial-nature" of Christ's crucifixion; in order to record the first emergence of the Eucharist-rite as taking place in Corinth; not Jerusalem.That gives us the Historical-Paul; the Doctrinal-Paul; and the Ritual-Paul. The only thing left is the "unfinished narrative of "what happened?"" how does it end?" We are not given the answer. The book wraps-up at page 180.5 stars for certain; a wealth of information in these 180 pages.2 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Stick with itBy Ernie DossinThere is a lot of information in this audio book. The Author spends the first half of the book setting up the history of the times and it isn't until the second half of the book when we really get to know Paul. I am not a theologian; so I can't say how accuratly the book ties in with the bible. On the other hand; the author takes pains to express that his writing is based on history and the biblical portrait of Paul is relevant only to the extent that it supports the history. It is very English so from a "yank's" perspective the author often uses four or five words when; in my opinion; two words would do just as well. I can't imagine reading this book but as an audio book it is palpable. In the end it is a very well documented perspective on the Life of Paul.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Frankperfect
