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Paulus und Jakobus <German> / Paul and James (2002) is a book by Martin Hengel.

Abstract

In Paulus und Jakobus, Martin Hengel presents a rigorous historical-critical study of the relationship between Paul and James, two pivotal leaders of the early Christian movement. Moving beyond simplistic portrayals of conflict, Hengel investigates the theological, historical, and social dimensions that defined their interactions and shaped the formation of Christian identity. Drawing on New Testament texts, Jewish traditions, and contemporary scholarship, Hengel analyzes the apparent tensions between Paul's message of justification by faith and James's emphasis on works, exploring how each figure’s views emerged from and responded to distinct contexts within Judaism and the Greco-Roman world. The book highlights the complex interplay of cooperation, rivalry, and negotiation between these leaders, arguing that the development of early Christianity was profoundly marked by both their differences and their underlying connections. Hengel’s study brings new nuance to the understanding of early Christian diversity, emphasizing the importance of Jerusalem’s leadership and questioning retrospective exaggerations of conflict in later theological debates.-- U-M GPT

Editions

Published in Tübingen, Germany: Mohr Siebeck, 2002.

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External links

• [ Google Books]