RELI 215 Paul and Christian Origins: Torah, Messiah and Empire
Paul was an observant Jew who came to understand Jesus as God's messiah. As a consequence, he corresponded with messianic communities all around the Mediterranean basin. His letters became Scripture for Christians (a development that would have amazed Paul) and shaped the developing Christian movement. In this course we will explore Paul's role in the origins of Christianity, and consider how this movement developed in the context of Jewish faith and Roman imperial power. Text and Context Course.