The Problem of the Historical Paul

I. "Introduction: Contrary Impressions (Roetzel, 1-5)

A. Paul and Women

B. Paul vs. Jesus

C. Paul, Judaism and the Law

D. What is Roetzel's point of view? (Where's he coming from?)

II. "No Acolyte of Rome: A new look at the Apostle Paul" (Elliott)

A. The "historical Paul" Debates

B. Convert or Prophet?

1. Stendahl

2. Rereading Romans

C. Social Conservative or Radical?

1. "Love Patriarchalism"

2. Slavery

3. Class Conflict in Corinth

D. Paul and Women: Colleague or Oppressor?

1. Source Problems

2. Feminist Biblical Scholarship

E. Paul and Rome: Apologist or Opponent?

1. "Paul and Politics"

2. The political undertones of ekklēsia, euangelia, Kurios

3. Romans 13 vs. "the present evil age"

F. What is Elliott's point of view? (Where's he coming from?)