Skip to content

Rabbi Paul An Intellectual Biography
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Rabbi Paul An Intellectual Biography Hardback - 2004

by Bruce Chilton


From the publisher

A brilliant new biography of Saint Paul, whose interpretations of the life and teachings of Jesus transformed a loosely organized, grassroots peasant movement into the structured religion we know today
Without Paul, there would be no Christianity. His letters to various churches scattered throughout the Roman Empire articulated, for the first time, the beliefs that make up the heart of Christian practice and faith. In this extraordinary biography, Bruce Chilton explains the changing images of Paul, from the early Church period when he was regarded as the premiere apostle who separated Christianity from Judaism to more recent liberal evaluations, which paint him as an antifeminist, homophobic figure more dedicated to doctrine than to spiritual freedom. By illuminating Paul s thoughts and contributions within the context of his time, Chilton restores him to his place as the founding architect of the Church and one of the most important figures in Western history.
Rabbi Paul is at once a compelling, highly readable biography and a window on how Jesus message was transformed into a religion embraced by millions around the world. Drawing on Paul s own writings as well as historical and scholarly documents about his life and times, Chilton portrays an all-too-human saint who helped to create both the most beautiful and the most troublesome aspects of the Church. He shows that Paul sought to specify the correct approach to such central concerns as sexuality, obedience, faith, conscience, and spirit, to define religion as an institution, and to clarify the nature of the religious personality issues that Christians still struggle with today.

"

First line

TWO MILLENNIA BEFORE PAUL, there was Tarsus.

Details

  • Title Rabbi Paul An Intellectual Biography
  • Author Bruce Chilton
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First Edition; F
  • Pages 335
  • Language EN
  • Publisher Doubleday, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date August 17, 2004
  • ISBN 9780385508629

Media reviews

Praise for Rabbi Jesus:

“Bruce Chilton’s masterpiece of religious narrative marks a genuinely new and important step beyond the now-faltering historical Jesus movement.”
—Jacob Neusner, Jerusalem Post

“Open this book and see Jesus as you’ve never seen him . . . This is one heck of a good read. And it left me feeling better than ever about the Jesus we try to serve and follow.”
National Catholic Reporter

“Engaging and lively . . . Chilton has done an admirable job of taking us into Jesus’ world and witnessing the life of one of history’s most important figures.”
Charlotte Observer

Rabbi Jesus is a scholarly pursuit that reads more like a novel. The biography flows with the fluidity of an adventure tale, rich in characters, texture, and detail.”
The Herald-Sun (Durham, North Carolina)

About the author

BRUCE CHILTON is the Bernard Iddings Bell Professor of Religion at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson and priest at the Free Church of Saint John in Barrytown, New York. He is the author of many scholarly articles and books, including the widely acclaimed Rabbi Jesus.

Back to Top

More Copies for Sale

Rabbi Paul: An Intellectual Biography
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Rabbi Paul: An Intellectual Biography

by Chilton, Bruce

  • Used
  • very good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9780385508629
ISBN 10
038550862X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$3.49
$3.95 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Image, 2004-08-17. Hardcover. Very Good. 9x6x1. Book looks nice!!
Item Price
$3.49
$3.95 shipping to USA
Rabbi Paul: An Intellectual Biography
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Rabbi Paul: An Intellectual Biography

by Chilton, Bruce

  • Used
  • good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9780385508629
ISBN 10
038550862X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$3.78
$3.50 shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Image Books, 2004. Ex-library copy with no library pocket and very few library marks in book. religion. Hardcover. Good/Very Good. Ex-Library.
Item Price
$3.78
$3.50 shipping to USA
Rabbi Paul: An Intellectual Biography
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Rabbi Paul: An Intellectual Biography

by Chilton, Bruce

  • Used
  • Acceptable
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Acceptable
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9780385508629
ISBN 10
038550862X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Houston, Texas, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$5.35
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Image, 2004-08-17. Hardcover. Acceptable. 6x0x9.
Item Price
$5.35
FREE shipping to USA
Rabbi Paul: An Intellectual Biography
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Rabbi Paul: An Intellectual Biography

by Chilton, Bruce

  • Used
  • Acceptable
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Acceptable
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9780385508629
ISBN 10
038550862X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$5.35
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Image, 2004-08-17. hardcover. Acceptable. 6x0x9.
Item Price
$5.35
FREE shipping to USA
Rabbi Paul : An Intellectual Biography

Rabbi Paul : An Intellectual Biography

by Bruce Chilton

  • Used
  • good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9780385508629
ISBN 10
038550862X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$6.02
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Crown Publishing Group, 2004. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$6.02
FREE shipping to USA
Rabbi Paul : An Intellectual Biography

Rabbi Paul : An Intellectual Biography

by Bruce Chilton

  • Used
  • good
  • Hardcover
Condition
Used - Good
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 13
9780385508629
ISBN 10
038550862X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Seattle, Washington, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 4 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$6.02
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Crown Publishing Group, The, 2004. Hardcover. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Item Price
$6.02
FREE shipping to USA
Rabbi Paul: An Intellectual Biography
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Rabbi Paul: An Intellectual Biography

by Chilton, Bruce

  • Used
Condition
UsedGood
ISBN 13
9780385508629
ISBN 10
038550862X
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Interlochen, Michigan, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$6.45
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
UsedGood. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
Item Price
$6.45
FREE shipping to USA
Rabbi Paul : An Intellectual Biography
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Rabbi Paul : An Intellectual Biography

by Chilton, Bruce

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 13
9780385508629
ISBN 10
038550862x
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$6.88
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Crown Publishing Group, The. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
$6.88
FREE shipping to USA
Rabbi Paul : An Intellectual Biography
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Rabbi Paul : An Intellectual Biography

by Chilton, Bruce

  • Used
Condition
Used - Like New
ISBN 13
9780385508629
ISBN 10
038550862x
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Mishawaka, Indiana, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$7.06
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Crown Publishing Group, The. Used - Like New. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition.
Item Price
$7.06
FREE shipping to USA
Rabbi Paul : An Intellectual Biography
Stock Photo: Cover May Be Different

Rabbi Paul : An Intellectual Biography

by Chilton, Bruce

  • Used
Condition
Used - Good
ISBN 13
9780385508629
ISBN 10
038550862x
Quantity Available
1
Seller
Reno, Nevada, United States
Seller rating:
This seller has earned a 5 of 5 Stars rating from Biblio customers.
Item Price
$7.74
FREE shipping to USA

Show Details

Description:
Crown Publishing Group, The. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Item Price
$7.74
FREE shipping to USA