Paul: A Guide for the Perplexed

'Timothy Gombis has painted a picture of the Apostle Paul by applying the fresh paint of recent scholarship to a traditional canvas of authorship and history. The results are a careful exposition of important issues that winsomely engages a variety of viewpoints, and a book that will orient a new generation of students to the latest scholarly conversations about Paul.'-J.R. Daniel Kirk, Fuller Theological Seminary, USA

'Just when scholarly discussion on the Apostle Paul has produced an intricate tangle of debate, Timothy Gombis rescues the non-specialist by providing a delightfully accessible book on Paul. Sifting carefully through the best scholarship, Gombis presents a clear, fresh, and compelling portrait of Paul's theological framework. For those needing a helpful roadmap for locating Paul's life and theology, this is the place to begin. And for those who assume the road is all too familiar, Gombis offers plenty of welcome surprises.'-Justin K. Hardin, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford, UK

T&T Clark's Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially challenging. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader towards a thorough understanding of demanding material.

Timothy Gombis introduces the most significant debates in the study of Paul, drawing out the lines of argument of the major players in Pauline studies before then outlining a way of processing the issues involved.

Timothy G. Gombis is Associate Professor of New Testament at Cedarville University, Ohio, USA.