Paul's letters reveal not a serene saint but a volatile messenger driven by an eternal message. His explosive personality flashes from the pages of his letters, and those who make the effort to explore his correspondence are rewarded with exciting glimpses of this towering figure of the church. However, most students simply haven't time to study the background material so crucial for understanding Paul's world. Introducing students to a real man who faced real problems, this inductive study provides the resources to begin to build a bridge from our time to Paul's. Designed as an interactive learning tool, it features in chapter prompts which lead the reader to complete aspects of the text. Not a book for the timid or the lazy, Cosby's unique guide charts a fascinating journey into the ancient Mediterranean world of the apostle Paul--a distant land abounding in customs and religious practices foreign to modern readers.
