The Religion of Paul the Apostle (2000 Ashton), book

The Religion of Paul the Apostle (2000) is a book by John Ashton.

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Abstract

""Paul the Apostle has traditionally been viewed as a thinker and theologian, and scholars have focused almost exclusively on his ideas rather than on his religious experience. In this book, a leading New Testament scholar challenges this view of Paul. John Ashton demonstrates how closely Paul's own career resembles that of a typical shaman, and he shows how every important aspects of Paul's life and ministry may be illuminated by focusing on his experience."--Publisher description.

Editions

Published in New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2000.

Translations

• La religione dell'apostolo Paolo = The Religion of Paul the Apostle (2002 Ashton / Ianovitz), book (Italian ed.)

Table of contents

On comparing religions -- Paul the enigma -- Excursus I:Jesus the Shaman -- Paul the convert -- Excursus II: Merkabah mysticism -- Paul the mystic -- Excursus III: Schweitzer's mysticism -- Paul the apostle -- Excursus IV: the historicity of Acts -- Paul the Prophet -- Paul the charismatic -- Paul the possessed

External links

• WorldCat -- [ Google Books]