"E E Bruce offers in this illustrated book an exposition of all the primary themes in Paul's thought as these developed in the historical context of his life and travels. A remarkably even and coherent work, Bruce's portait of Paul is convincing from every vantage point-historical, theological, psychological, personal. A balanced and attractive book."

The Christian Century

"From one of the best-known evangelical biblical scholars comes yet another excellent volume for our learning. This is a book that will be read with profit by all who have an interest in the primitive church-from the armchair student of the Bible to the most advanced biblical scholar. This will certainly remain a standard text for years to come."

-Christianity Today

"You are not likely to find anything better on the life and letters of the great apostle. Extravagantly informative. A veritable gold mine of information on Paul, the New Testament, and the early church."

Restoration Review

"This work shows depth of study, a familiarity with the important bibliographical mate rial, and a fairness in approach, and it provides a wealth of materials not only on Paul and his letters but also on the world of the apostle.... A valuable addition to any Bible student's library."

Restoration Quarterly

"This study can without doubt be labeled F. F. Bruce's magnum opus.... It is so rich in acute observation and historical detail that few readers will fail to profit from it."

-Theology Today

F. F. BRUCE (1910-1990) was the Rylands Professor of Biblical Criticism and Exegesis at the University of Manchester, England. He wrote more than forty commentaries and other widely used books, including The Acts of the Apostles, The Gospel of John, The Mes- sage of the New Testament, and A Mind for What Matters. He also served as general edi- tor of The New International Commentary on the New Testament from 1962 to 1990.