Paul Behaving Badly

Was the Apostle a Racist, Chauvinist Jerk?

By: E. Randolph Richards, Brandon J. O'Brien

Narrated by: Sean Runnette

The Apostle Paul was kind of a jerk. He was arrogant and stubborn. He called his opponents derogatory, racist names. He legitimized slavery and silenced women. He was a moralistic, homophobic killjoy who imposed his narrow religious views on others. Or was he?

Randolph Richards and Brandon O'Brien explore the complicated persona and teachings of the Apostle Paul. Unpacking his personal history and cultural context, they show how Paul both offended Roman perspectives and scandalized Jewish sensibilities. His vision of Christian faith was deeply disturbing to those in his day and remains so in ours. Paul behaved badly, but not just in the ways we might think. Take another look at Paul and see why this "worst of sinners" dared to say, "Follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ."

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good read

The narration can be a little slow and the material a bit heady, but it's a great eye opener for understanding often confusing scripture.

really terrific book, you won't be disappointed -

loved it. you won't be disappointed, no matter where you're coming from either loving or not loving Paul at the outset.

Loved it!

Everyone who wants a better understanding of Paul should read this book. For every academic level.

much needed! brilliant delivery

I have heard pastors talk about the context of Paul's letters in passing, and not alot of detail. it's always interested me! and this is a brilliant delivery and in depth teaching of Paul.

Distracting Narration

The content is fantastic but it was hard to listen through the “sh” sound over each “S” and “F” pronounced by the narrator.