Author : D. Edmond Hiebert
Publisher : BJU Press
ISBN 13 : 9780890846322
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (463 download)
Book Synopsis In Paul's Shadow by : D. Edmond Hiebert
Download or read book In Paul's Shadow written by D. Edmond Hiebert and published by BJU Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the exception of the Lord Jesus Christ himself, no one figures more prominently in the pages of the New Testament than the Apostle Paul. Author of thirteen of the books of the New Testament and central figure in the book of Acts, Paul was the individual most responsible for the spread of the gospel in the first century. Yet the great apostle was not alone in his labors. Beside him were numerous colaborers. Set against him were many foes -- most of whom owe their limited fame almost entirely to their relationship to the man they opposed. This volume sheds new light on those in Paul's shadow, both friend and foe. Dr. Hiebert carefully surveys all the scriptural data concerning "prominent personalities" (such as Apollos, Barnabas, and Luke) and the "lesser lights" (such as Demas, Epaphras, and Philemon) -- twenty-five sketches in all. The author seeks to demonstrate how each of these figures contributed to the life and ministry of the Apostle Paul. In addition, Dr. Hiebert includes two chapters briefly surveying "all the others, named and unnamed." The reverent scholarship and devotional warmth make this a valuable reference work. - Back cover.