The People in Pauls Letters

Introduced by Alan Harman, The People in Pauls Letters is a handy guide to the backgrounds and relationships of the individuals and churches mentioned in the Pauline epistles. Of the twentyseven books of the New Testament, thirteen are letters written by the apostle Paul to early Christian communities and individuals. These churches were working out the reality of living for Christ and His Kingdom in a world antagonistic to the gospel. Many of the individuals in these congregations were mentioned by name in Pauls letters, and there is much to be learned from them. We can learn as much by considering Pauls interactions with people as his directions about Christian thought and behaviour. Although separated by twenty centuries, many of the issues we face today relate closely to matters they encountered. Guy Manuell has thoroughly researched the people mentioned in Pauls letters. Each person has an individual entry, starting with the verses in which they are found, and giving a full explanation of who they were and their relationship to Paul. Also included are an indepth introduction providing the background context, an invaluable chronology of Pauls life, a handy chronology of Pauls letters and an extensive bibliography. This book will be a valuable reference for preachers, or for any seeking to understand Pauls writings more fully.