Examine the Pseudo-Pauline Writings: Understand why some later writings attributed to Paul—like 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus—are considered forgeries or pseudonymous works.
Contextualize Paul’s Writings in History: Understand the social, political, and religious backdrop of the 1st-century world in which Paul lived, wrote, and preached.
Explore Paul’s Visionary Experiences: Gain insight into Paul’s claims of direct revelations and encounters with Jesus, including his extraordinary ascent to paradise.
Uncover Paul’s Radical Transformation: Explore Paul's journey from a devout Pharisee and persecutor of Christians to a passionate apostle spreading the message of Jesus
Analyze Paul's Authentic Letters: Dive into the seven letters widely recognized as being written by Paul himself, providing the clearest window into his life, mission, and beliefs.
Deconstruct the Idealized Paul of Acts: Approach the book of Acts with caution as you learn how it presents a harmonized, legendary version of Paul that differs from his own letters.
️ Discover the Four Distinct “Pauls”: Learn how scholars have identified four different versions of Paul in the New Testament and what this means for understanding his legacy.
Trace Paul's Missionary Journeys: Follow Paul’s travels through his letters and Acts, identifying the historical facts behind his evangelism and encounters with early Christian leaders.
Debate Paul’s Lasting Influence: Delve into the controversies around Paul’s role in early Christianity—did he truly represent Jesus’ message, or was he a radical who reshaped it?
️ Develop Critical Skills: Learn how to critically analyze ancient texts, assess historical sources, and differentiate between fact, fiction, and theological agenda.
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The Quest for the Historical Paul: Apostle or Apostate?$49.95
Dr. Tabor now devotes himself full-time to research, archaeological field work, and publishing. Over the past three decades he has combined his work on ancient texts with extensive field work in archaeology in Israel and Jordan. Since 2008 he has been co-director, along with Shimon Gibson, of the acclaimed Mt. Zion excavation in Jerusalem and been involved in a half dozen other archaeological projects in the Holy Land over the past thirty years.
Dr. Tabor has worked at several sites in Israel and Jordan including Qumran, site of the Dead Sea Scrolls (1991, 1996), Wadi el-Yabis in Jordan (1992, 1996), Masada (1994), and Sepphoris (1996, 1999, 2000). In 2000 he teamed up with Dr. Shimon Gibson to excavate a newly discovered cave at Suba, west of Jerusalem that dates back to the Iron Age but was used for ritual rites in the early Roman period (2000-2006). Tabor and Gibson were also the principals involved in the discovery a 1st century Jewish burial shroud in a looted tomb at Akeldama. Their latest project is an ongoing excavation in Jerusalem on Mt Zion (Southwestern Hill) just outside Mt Zion Gate along the Turkish city wall (2006-2022).
In the early 1990s he was involved in the release of the unpublished Dead Sea Scrolls and was one of the first scholars to examine and publish several very important ones. He has also published extensive studies on several Jerusalem tombs related to Mary and her family, as well as research on the skeletal remains at Masada, the last stand of Jewish refugees in the first century revolt against Rome. Dr. Tabor combines his work on biblical texts with newly discovered manuscripts and archaeological findings to get at the social and historical contexts that make Mary’s life and world come alive.
In 1995, he testified before the US Congress on the Waco tragedy, drawing upon his expertise in understanding ancient Biblical apocalyptic ideas.
The Quest for the Historical Paul: Apostle or Apostate?Dr. James Tabor$49.95