The First Paul: Reclaiming the Radical Visionary Behind the Church's Conservative Icon
&#8220;A refreshing and heartening exculpation of a still routinely maligned figure of the first importance to culture and civilization.&#8221; (Booklist (starred review))&#8220;Paul is one of the most controversial figures in Christian history&#151;and one of the most misunderstood. . . . Many will be thrilled with this fresh, erudite portrait of the man.&#8221; (Publishers Weekly)&#8220;In this scholarly and engaging account . . . Borg and Crossan successfully argue that we must separate the genuine writings of the apostle from the writings attributed to him . . . This well-researched and highly readable account is recommended for all students of Paul [and] interested lay readers.&#8221;&#8221; (Library Journal)