Paul among Jews, Greeks, and Romans

This path explores the life and theology of Saul of Tarsus (the Apostle Paul) in the light of first-century Judaism(s), Greco-Roman society, and early Christianity. It covers key themes like Paul’s views on free will, the Shema, and the relationship between gospel and Torah. You’ll investigate his interactions with Jewish, Greek, and Roman philosophies and individuals, his policies about men and women, his ideas regarding Jews and Gentiles. Engaging with arguments from top-notch Jewish scholars of Paul like Paula Fredriksen and Mark Nanos, you'll gain insights into this controversial and pivotal figure’s contributions to the course of history, his influence on theological thought, and the very nature of Judaism and Christianity as major religions that developed out of these interactions.