title: Paul: A Guide for the Perplexed (Guides for the Perplexed)
author:  Timothy G. Gombis 
description: Tim Gombis has painted a picture of the apostle Paul by applying the fresh paint of recent scholarship to a traditional canvas of authorship and history. The results are a careful exposition of important issues that winsomely engages a variety of viewpoints and a book that will orient a new generation of students to the latest scholarly conversations about Paul. &mdash; <em><strong>J.R. Daniel Kirk, Fuller Theological Seminary, USA.</strong></em><br /><br />Just when scholarly discussion on the Apostle Paul hasproduced an intricate tangle of debate, Timothy Gombis rescues thenon-specialist by providing a delightfully accessible book on Paul. Siftingcarefully through the best scholarship, Gombis presents a clear, fresh, andcompelling portrait of Paul's theological framework. For those needing ahelpful roadmap for locating Paul's life and theology, this is the place tobegin. And for those who assume the road is all too familiar, Gombis offersplenty of welcome surprises. &mdash; <em><strong>Justin K. Hardin, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford University, UK.</strong></em><br /><br />Seminal reading for teachers and students in post-sixteen education... I also commend the volume to Christian and inter-faith groups. &mdash; <strong><em>Theological Book Review</em></strong><br /><br />This short work succeeds in giving a succinct overview of aspects of Pauline thought, unencumbered by complex scholarly apparatus. <strong>&mdash;</strong><em><strong> Sanford Lakoff</strong></em>
zlib_text: WESLEY: 
  A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED
  
  CONTINUUM GUIDES FOR THE PERPLEXED
  Continuum’s Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise, and accessible 
   introductions to thinkers, writers, and subjects that students and readers 
  can fi nd especially challenging. Concentrating specifi cally on what it is that 
  makes the subject diffi cult to grasp, these books explain and explore key 
  themes and ideas, guiding the reader toward a thorough understanding of 
  demanding material.
  Guides for the Perplexed available from Continuum
  Bioethics: A Guide for the Perplexed – Agneta Sutton
  Bonhoeffer: A Guide for the Perplexed – Joel Lawrence
  Calvin: A Guide for the Perplexed – Paul Helm
  Christian Ethics: A Guide for the Perplexed – Rolfe King
  Christology: A Guide for the Perplexed – Alan J. Spence
  De Lubac: A Guide for the Perplexed – David Grumett
  Kierkegaard: A Guide for the Perplexed – Clare Carlisle
  Martyrdom: A Guide for the Perplexed – Paul Middleton
  Pannenberg: A Guide for the Perplexed – Timothy Br