The Life & Epistles Of Saint Paul
By W.J. Conybeare and J.S. Howson
Published by The SS Scranton Company: Hartford, Conn c1920
"The Life and Epistles of Saint Paul is one of the most influential nineteenth-century studies of the Apostle Paul, combining biography, biblical scholarship and historical research into a single comprehensive narrative. Written by W. J. Conybeare and J. S. Howson, the work seeks to place Paul within the political, cultural and religious world of the Roman Empire, tracing his journey from Saul of Tarsus to Christianity's greatest missionary. Drawing upon the Acts of the Apostles, Paul's own letters and contemporary historical sources, the authors present a vivid and accessible portrait of one of the most significant figures in Christian history.
Rather than treating the Epistles as isolated theological documents, Conybeare and Howson integrate them into the chronology of Paul's travels and missionary labours. The reader follows Paul through Asia Minor, Greece, Jerusalem and Rome, gaining insight into the challenges faced by the early Church and the diverse societies in which Christianity first spread. The authors enrich the narrative with geographical, archaeological and historical commentary, helping modern readers understand the circumstances under which the Epistles were written and the audiences to whom they were addressed.
This "People's Edition," published by The S. S. Scranton Company of Hartford, Connecticut, was intended to bring the celebrated work to a wider readership while retaining the scholarship that made it a standard reference for generations of students, clergy and lay readers. Combining devotional value with substantial historical investigation, the volume remains a respected classic of biblical literature and an enduring study of the life, travels and writings of Saint Paul during the formative years of the Christian Church."
