The Life of St. Paul - Softcover

“Before reading the book I said to myself, I shall put down what I think the writer will make the heart of the secret of Paul. It was this: The key to Paul's efficiency was his wholehearted persistent loyalty to Christ, his Saviour and Friend. He was not disobedient to the heavenly vision. He stood fast in the liberty wherewith Christ set him free. He was three things all stated in one verse, and put thus: ‘I am crucified with Christ—Christ liveth in me—I live in faith.’ “Here are some, a very few of many striking, true thoughts presented by Dr. Stalker: “Paul was the interpreter of Christ, saying what Christ Himself would have said under the circumstances.’ "Paul's entire theology was nothing but the explication of his own conversion.’ "In bringing Paul West, Providence gave to Europe a blessed priority, and the fate of our continent was decided, when Paul crossed the Aegean.’ "A secret of Paul's success was his sense of having a mission and his freedom alike from the bondage of bigotry and the bondage of liberty.’ “A writer recently gave me this thought about Paul: "What makes St. Paul so interesting is his conception of the dimensions of life.’ “Back to Christ? Yes, the whole world needs it, but the way to get back to Christ is through the Apostolic interpretation of Christ in words and life. This is the only way, and Dr. Stalker's book is a great help in this direction.” -Wilbert W. White

“A spirited sketch, in the form of a handbook for Bible classes.” -William Henry Sallmon, Studies in the Life of Paul for Bible Classes and Private Use

“Should be in the hands of every student of Paul; it is brief, clear, and concise; it traces the growth of Paul’s gospel, and reveals the mind and heart of the great Apostle to the Gentiles.” -Arthur Gordner Leacock, Studies in the Life of St. Paul

“Among the handbooks for Bible classes and private students. The work here given is valuable and suited to its design.” -The Methodist Quarterly Review, Volume 66, 1884

CONTENTS

FOREWORD I. HIS PLACE IN HISTORY. II. HIS UNCONSCIOUS PREPARATION FOR HIS WORK. III. HIS CONVERSION. IV. HIS GOSPEL. V. THE WORK AWAITING THE WORKER. VI. HIS MISSIONARY TRAVELS. VII. HIS WRITINGS AND HIS CHARACTER. VIII. PICTURE OF A PAULINE CHURCH. IX. HIS GREAT CONTROVERSY. X. THE END HINTS TO TEACHERS AND QUESTIONS FOR PUPILS