The Heart of Paul, Vol. 1: A Relational Paraphrase of the New Testament - Hardcover

Johnson, Ben Campbell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 087680475X ISBN 13: 9780876804759

Publisher: Word Books, 1976

Synopsis

Dust jacket notes: "Ben Campbell Johnson's provocative paraphrase of the New Testament is based on his belief that truth lies in relationships. By 'relational paraphrase,' says the author, 'I am confessing that my approach to truth is relational...the truth about God, for example, is discovered and expressed through our relationship to him.' Looking at Paul's epistles (which make up the first volume of the paraphrase) brings them forcefully into twentieth-century life and culture, and opens up their relevance to our daily lives. 'In my endeavor to hear God speak his word in my situation,' say Mr. Johnson, 'I have read Paul's letters to the Christians of his day and asked, "What is Paul endeavoring to say to these Christians about God, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, man, and the Christian lifestyle?" As the answers to this questioning have crystallized in my mind, I have tried to express those meanings in words and phrases which are helpful to me in my Christian living.' Because every generation must interpret or paraphrase the gospel, expressing the good news of God's unconditional love in terms that will appeal to the contemporary mind, Ben Johnson's paraphrase is an exciting discovery. It will not only provide rich insights for personal reading but will be a valuable resource for Bible study and discussion groups."

About this edition

• Publisher: Word Books
• Publication date: 1976
• ISBN 10: 087680475X
• ISBN 13: 9780876804759
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 174