A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pollock begins his fastmovig narrative with stephens death and follows paul through his conversion, missionary. The life of paul john pollock series kindle edition. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Master storyteller john pollock makes paul and his amazing story freshly alive. Littleknown and remarkable facts about paul and his times. A literary portrait of the apostle paul good and comprehensive account on the life of the apostle paul. The drama of a novel meets scholarship in leading christian biographer john pollock s classic work about one of the most transforming persons in history. John pollock does good job in providing historical context and circumstance under which paul made certain statements in his writings a supplement which goes a long way to enhance ones understanding of the apostles epistles. The apostle a life of paul, by john pollock, 1969 isbn 9780781405737. Nero is the first emperor of the roman empire to actively persecute and kill christians. A man of grace and grit ebook written by charles r.
A video description of the life of paul, an apostle for jesus christ. Excellent biography of the apostle paul which is scrupulously accurate and detailed. He is the official biographer of billy graham and lives with his wife in devon, england. This is before the death of roman emperor nero on june 9, 68 a. Covering the life, ministry, and letters of paul, picirilli fills in the historical context to give a. I recommend it to any who wan t to know more about this amazing christian worker. The apostle masterfully combines careful adherence to biblical text, detailed research, and a storytellers gift to create a book equally relevant for both casual readers fascinated by pauls life and serious biblical scholars. The life of paul john pollock series kindle edition by pollock, john. Pollock combines a storytellers gift with a scholars insight to create a fastpaced narrative of the apostle s life, from his stoning of stephen and conversion to his missionary journeys and execution. The apostle by john pollock is a thorough biography of the life of the man of god. A life of paul unabridged audiobook, by john pollock. The master, a life of jesus the apostle, a life of paul.
A life of paul john pollock on free made in this book to gain a lot of new insight into the life and ministry of the great apostle. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Bruce writes about paul from a more scholarly perspective. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. In a very readable way, he traces pauls life story and the missionary work that he did, using corresponding sources from contemporary writers, as well as the new testament. The apostle by john pollock audiobook download christian. The likely beheading of paul takes place around may or june of 68 a. Kindle edition published in 2010, 09367656 paperback published in 1996, 0781405734 paperback published i. He was born into a jewish family in the city of tarsus. The early religious training paul receives comes from the best rabbinical school in jerusalem. One of his best known books is the apostle, a life of paul. The drama of a novel meets scholarship in leading christian biographer john pollocks classic work about one of the most transforming persons in history. At the time of his martyrdom, paul was about sixtysix 66 years old.
The acclaimed, authentic biography of the early churchs greatest evangelistthe apostle paul. Paul the apostle is neither too scholarly nor too simple, finding a perfect middle ground to honour the work and life of paul, but not lose or confuse anyone. Master storyteller john pollock makes paul and his amazing story freshly. Book recommendation the apostle a life of paul, by john. It is a mysterious pause, a moment of suspense, in the apostles history, a breathless calm, which ushers in the tumultuous storm of his active missionary life. A life of paul book by john charles pollock thriftbooks. Pauls letters were written during a short period of his life, the apostle.
This book presents paul the apostle and his life as taken from his journeys in biblical times. John charles pollock 1924 6 january 2012 was a christian author. As you turn the pages, youll sense pauls motives, his aims and priorities. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the apostle. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. In a very readable way, he traces paul s life story and the missionary work that he did, using corresponding sources from contemporary writers, as well as the new testament. Five great books about the apostle paul brandon cox. He was the official biographer of billy graham and lived with his wife in rural north devon, england writings. However, i was able to download it on hoopla and dennis and i listened to it on. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the apostle. His birth in a roman free city grants him roman citizenship, a privilege he will exercise later in life. Can be purchased online through amazon and used books can be purchased on. He may have not been as old as the rembrandt painting on the cover implies, but paul lived a relatively long life.
Bring the book of acts to life for your child 812 as the story of the apostle paul unfolds before them. Excellent biography of the apostle paul which is scrupulously accurate and the johnny cash biography led me to an interest in saint paul. Bruce strongly defends the new testament as an accurate historical account of pauls life and does a little more expounding upon the extrabiblical history as well. The apostle by john pollock audiobook download christian audio. Master storyteller john pollock makes paul and his amazing story freshly alive, so that you can know the greatest apostle much as luke and timothy did as they traveled with him. The story takes the modern day reader back into history. He was the official biographer of billy graham and lived with his wife in rural north devon, england. The apostle paul i make no personal claim to the word or work of god, any or all of this book may be. Perhaps the most influential person in church history, paul was instrumental in spreading the gospel throughout the roman empire. The drama of a novel meets scholarship in leading christian biographer john pollocks classic work about one.
Then straightway they departed from him which should have examined him. A life of paul by john pollock is a biography of the apostle paul written at the popular level. Life of apostle paul vision video christian videos. The acclaimed biography of the early churchs greatest evangelist, the apostle paul. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. February25,2003 introduction any attempt toreconstruct a chronology for the events inthe l ife of paul must admit tosome degree of approximation, thoughwe cancome close todating certainaspe cts of the apostles life. The apostle masterfully combines careful adherence to biblical text, detailed research, and a storytellers gift to create a book equally relevant for both casual readers fascinated by paul s life and serious biblical scholars. John pollock does good job in providing historical context and circumstance under which paul made certain statements in his writings a supplement which goes a long way to enhance ones understanding of the apostle s epistles. The apostle masterfully combines careful adherence to biblical text, detailed research, and a storytellers gift to create a book equally relevant for both casual readers fascinated by pauls. Read the apostle the life of paul by john pollock available from rakuten kobo. John pollock brings to life the story of the apostle paul. Master storyteller john pollock makes paul and his amazing story freshly alive, so that you can know. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pollock combines a storytellers gift with a scholars insight to create a fastpaced narrative of the apostles life, from his stoning of stephen and conversion to his missionary journeys and execution.
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