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: BENEDICT XVI: 
  A GUIDE FOR THE PERPLEXED
  
  T&T Clark Guides for the Perplexed
  T&T Clark’s Guides for the Perplexed are clear, concise and accessible introductions 
  to thinkers, writers and subjects that students and readers can find especially 
  challenging. Concentrating specifically on what it is that makes the subject difficult 
  to grasp, these books explain and explore key themes and ideas, guiding the reader 
  towards a thorough understanding of demanding material. 
  Guides for the Perplexed available from T&T Clark:
  De Lubac: A Guide for the Perplexed, David Grumett
  Christian Bioethics: A Guide for the Perplexed, Agneta Sutton
  Calvin: A Guide for the Perplexed, Paul Helm
  Tillich: A Guide for the Perplexed, Andrew O’Neill
  The Trinity: A Guide for the Perplexed, Paul M. Collins
  Christology: A Guide for the Perplexed, Alan Spence
  Wesley: A Guide for the Perplexed, Jason E. Vickers
  Pannenberg: A Guide for the Perplexed, Timothy Bradshaw
  Balthasar: A Guide for the Perplexed, Rodney Howsar