In this text Bridget Plass uses the fictional concept of a two-way correspondence between Paul and a group of contemporary men and women to explore the Apostle's controversial teaching in a way that aims to be informative, factual and fun. The book allows Bridget to explore the real and deep issues she has encountered as a Christian speaker, against the biblical background of Acts and Paul's letters to the early church. It is designed to minister to the needs of all those who have ever experienced self-doubt, or indeed have struggled with reconciling Paul's theology to their own lives.
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By S. Robinson
Format:Paperback
If St Paul could defend himself against the accusations and complaints of those Christians who struggle with his controversial statements, this might be his response, as imagined by Bridget Plass. The characters who question him are either in distress, angry, or facing personal dilemmas and in the mood to back St Paul up against a corner. Some of the Apostle's most contentious statements are examined here, for instance: "All things work together for the good of those who love God" and "For when we are in Christ we are a new creation". An intriguing and thought-provoking read.
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By A. Roache
Format:Paperback
This is a delightful little book that takes a sideways look at some of the possible thinking behind the teaching in St Paul's New Testament letters. The format is very much like a television soap-opera where various characters force you to explore your own attitudes by exposing their own problems and turmoils. The context is that of a series of imaginary letters written to St Paul by various people commenting on aspects of doubt and concern about whether he is relevant in today's world. The replies from 'St Paul', are well researched and address many of the sincere questions raised in the minds of many. On the whole the characters are quite believable (although there is an eleven year old who is looking forward to staying at home from Church so that he can have a leisurely bath), the writing style is quite accessible and the bite size chunks of text encourage you to keep on reading. It is highly recommended.
By Mari Howard
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St Paul's writings are blamed by so many for so much. Marriage is targetted: the "place and status of" women, family life and heaps more. Paul re-wrote what the nice Jesus said and made Christiantiy into a restrictive, miserable religion. Into what it is today: dull, long-faced, intolerant, sexist, even racist. Do you recognise that thought?
But DID HE? Bridget Plass (actor, speaker, and for some while deeply involved in that very difficult area of social services, children in care) set about finding out. And has worked her scholarship into a most readable book, epistle (i.e. letters!) style, accessible to the non-academic reader. Her insight is enormous, and coupled with research and the wisdom gathered from a wide experience of people, she has put together a most believable picture of what Paul was doing in the "epistles" we find in the Bible. He gently explains to a number of inquirers that sometimes what he said will nothing to do with us today, in other places it is in answer to specific questions from the time and area of his writing, but other times it is indeed relevant for all time and so to 21st century people. God's love. Christ's ministry. I shan't say more, this is a review, not a synopsis!
At the same time, the book is deceptively 'simple', straightforward, and an easy read.
A must-read if you have ever read (or think you know about) St Paul.
But DID HE? Bridget Plass (actor, speaker, and for some while deeply involved in that very difficult area of social services, children in care) set about finding out. And has worked her scholarship into a most readable book, epistle (i.e. letters!) style, accessible to the non-academic reader. Her insight is enormous, and coupled with research and the wisdom gathered from a wide experience of people, she has put together a most believable picture of what Paul was doing in the "epistles" we find in the Bible. He gently explains to a number of inquirers that sometimes what he said will nothing to do with us today, in other places it is in answer to specific questions from the time and area of his writing, but other times it is indeed relevant for all time and so to 21st century people. God's love. Christ's ministry. I shan't say more, this is a review, not a synopsis!
At the same time, the book is deceptively 'simple', straightforward, and an easy read.
A must-read if you have ever read (or think you know about) St Paul.
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