Questions about Paul
What forces shaped the intellectual and theological world of Paul, the Apostle? How familiar was he with the great philosophers of his age, and to what extent was he influenced by them? I want to get deeper into this topic. I have read some Pauline Theology books as well as The Apostle Paul: His Life, Thought, and Letters by Stanley E. Porter, Interpreting Paul: Essays on the Apostle and His Letters by N. T. Wright and Power in Weakness: Paul’s Transformed Vision for Ministry by Timothy G. Gombis
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If you missed
PAUL AND THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD
BOOK I
PARTS I AND II
BOOK II
PARTS III AND IV
N. T. WRIGHT
from your list then you could well gain some insight from reading it.
If it is included in your list I would be amazed if your question wasn't answered in the book but you skimmed over it.
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duplicate question. I won't duplicate my answer.
Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."
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What forces shaped the intellectual and theological world of Paul, the Apostle? How familiar was he with the great philosophers of his age, and to what extent was he influenced by them?
https://www.logos.com/product/17101/the-cities-of-st-paul-their-influence-on-his-life-and-thought-the-cities-of-eastern-asia-minor
Hope this helps.
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What forces shaped the intellectual and theological world of Paul, the Apostle?
A large part of the debates in Pauline studies are over this, and since I am not an expert in this, I dare not attempt to summarize. But various scholars have emphasized various Jewish and Hellenistic influences on Paul. There are lots of scholarly introductions to Paul/Pauline studies that cover the issues discussed.
How familiar was he with the great philosophers of his age, and to what extent was he influenced by them?
When I was in school the standard work on Paul and Hellenistic Philosophers was https://www.logos.com/product/15512/paul-and-the-popular-philosophers Some scholars say that Malherbe overstates his case, but read it and see what you think.
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Most definitely Paul was influence by Jewish leaders Acts 22:3 .... taught by what appears to be a well known, well respected teacher of the Jews, Gamaliel - Acts 5:34. Paul himself stated that he was a Pharisee and the son of a Pharisee, Acts 23:6 And Paul goes on to say he was he live his life and was (implied) respected by the strictest of the Pharisees.
Notice also Acts 26:4 "My manner of life from my youth, which was spent from the beginning among my own nation at Jerusalem, all the Jews know." (quoted this by using ole faithful ZipScript [8-|] It still works beauuuutiiiifully!!)
Did this quickly... but there is a lot in Scripture about Paul.
xn = Christan man=man -- Acts 11:26 "....and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch".
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How familiar was he with the great philosophers of his age, and to what extent was he influenced by them?
Here Paul quotes a "Pagan" philosopher to the Athenians...
28 ‘For in him we live and move and have our being.’ As some of your own poets have said, ‘We are his offspring.’ (Acts 17:28)
I would say he was somewhat well read... The point being, with all of the scripture references provided so far, I think Pauls own words should be able to answer the majority of your questions without having to turn to modern day speculation to figure out what he believed and what if any sources influenced his philosophy and world view.
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without having to turn to modern day speculation
Given the breadth of materials offered by Faithlife, I would hope we can trust users to avoid speculation unless, like some of us, they read it for amusement.
Orthodox Bishop Alfeyev: "To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship."; Orthodox proverb: "We know where the Church is, we do not know where it is not."
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without having to turn to modern day speculation
Given the breadth of materials offered by Faithlife, I would hope we can trust users to avoid speculation unless, like some of us, they read it for amusement.
True, Point taken.
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without having to turn to modern day speculation
Given the breadth of materials offered by Faithlife, I would hope we can trust users to avoid speculation unless, like some of us, they read it for amusement.
Good point! I've said more than once.... the Bible sheds a lot of light on commentaries! [8-|]
xn = Christan man=man -- Acts 11:26 "....and the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch".
Barney Fife is my hero! He only uses an abacus with 14 rows!
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