The Apostle: The Life of Paul
Enter the world of ancient Rome through the eyes of one of history's most transformative figures. The Apostle by John Pollock seamlessly weaves together drama, scholarship, and historical accuracy in this book about the apostle Paul's extraordinary life.
Starting with the dramatic death of Stephen, you'll witness Paul's incredible transformation from persecutor to preacher. Follow him on his daring missionary journeys that took him to the far corners of the Roman Empire, where he spread the teachings of Christianity.
Through detailed maps and a study guide, readers can choose to look deeper into the historical and New Testament aspects of Paul's life or simply enjoy it as a compelling true-life story.
Originally published in 1969, and later revised, this newer edition breathes fresh life into a timeless tale. As you immerse yourself in this rich narrative, you'll find yourself on a journey of discovery, uncovering the complexities of Paul's character, his unwavering faith, and the profound impact he had on the world.
Top Highlights
“Paul learned to debate in the question-and-answer style known to the ancient world as the diatribe, and to expound, for a rabbi was not only part preacher but also part lawyer, ready to prosecute or defend those accused of breaking the sacred Law.” (source)
“Athens had rejected him. He could not know that his speech would go down to posterity beside the Funeral Oration of Pericles and the Philippics of Demosthenes as one of the great speeches of Athens. He could not know that whole books would be written about it or that in a few hundred years the Parthenon would become a Christian church; and that nineteen centuries on, when Greece became once more a sovereign state, the national flag that flies beside the ruins of the Parthenon would be lowered to half-mast each Good Friday and raised on Easter Day in honor of Christ’s resurrection.” (source)
“Gamaliel had advised toleration; Simon Peter and other disciples of Jesus worshipped at the temple and continued to obey the Law. But Paul saw, as Stephen saw, that the old and the new were incompatible; man was saved either by the temple sacrifices and obedience to the Law, or by faith in Jesus. The old must destroy the new, or be destroyed.” (source)
“Forgiveness was a gift, entire and whole and perfect, because forgiveness was Christ Himself. It could not be earned; no human merit could outweigh human sin, but in having Christ, Paul had all.” (source)
“Soon after his thirtieth birthday, Paul returned to Jerusalem—with or without a wife. He almost certainly had been married. Jews rarely remained celibate, and parenthood was a qualification required of candidates for the Sanhedrin. Yet Paul’s wife is never mentioned in his writings. He may have suffered bereavement, losing not only his wife but an only child, for in later years, though he seemed impatient with women as a sex, he displayed gentleness toward individuals and an understanding of marriage, which belie his being a misogamist or misogynist; and he virtually adopted the young man Timothy as if to replace a son.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : The Apostle: The Life of Paul
- Author: Pollock, John
- Publisher: David C Cook
- Publication Date: 2012
- ISBN: 9781434703248
Reviews
1 rating
Kenute P. Curry
1/30/2024
This book on the life of the Apostle Paul was amazing. I was glued to it, and did not want to put it down. John Pollock has written The Apostle, with such precision and clarity, giving us a lot of history and background on what was happening in the time of Paul. I would recommend this book too anyone. It is truly amazing. Praise God!
