Reviews of Books about Paul and the Pauline Epistles

• 1999:
  • Dodd, Brian, Paul's Paradigmatic 'I': Personal Example as Literary Strategy. Sheffield Academic Press, 1999. Review by Wendell Willis in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Polaski, Sandra Hack, Paul and the Discourse of Power. Sheffield Academic Press, 1999. Review by J.D.H. Amador in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • White, John L., The Apostle of God: Paul and the Promise of Abraham. Hendrickson, 1999. Review by Stephen Finlan in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Williams, David J., Paul's Metaphors: Their Context and Character. Hendrickson, 1999. Review by Tobias Nicklas, Review of Biblical Literature, 2005.
  • Yinger, Kent L., Paul, Judaism and Judgment According to Deeds. (Cambridge University Press, 1999) Review by Mark A. Seifried in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
• 2000:
  • Adams, Edward, Constructing the World: A Study in Paul's Cosmological Language. T&T Clark, 2000. Review by Ray Pickett in Currents in Theology and Mission.
• 2001:
  • Das, A. Andrew, Paul, the Law, and the Covenant. Hendrickson, 2001. Review by Scott Hafemann, Trinity Journal, 2004.
  • Given, Mark D., Paul's True Rhetoric: Ambiguity, Cunning and Deception in Greece and Rome. Trinity, 2001. Review by Maria Pascuzzi in The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2003.
  • Kim, Seyoon, Paul and the New Perspective: Second Thoughts on the Origin of Paul's Gospel. Eerdmans, 2001. Review by Mark Reasoner and Robert Keay in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Son, Sang-Won (Aaron), Corporate Elements in Pauline Anthropology: A Study of Selected Terms, Idioms, and Concepts in the Light of Paul's Usage and Background. Pontifical Biblical Institute, 2001. Review by Thomas R. Schreiner, Trinity Journal, 2003.
  • Stuhlmacher, Peter, Revisiting Paul's Doctrine of Justification: A Challenge to the New Perspective. With an Essay by Donald A. Hagner. InterVarsity, 2001. Review by James Sweeney, Trinity Journal, 2003.
  • Winter, Bruce W., After Paul Left Corinth: The Influence of Secular Ethics and Social Change. Eerdmans, 2001. Review by Eckhard Schnabel, Trinity Journal, 2003.
• 2002:
  • Davis, Stephan K., The antithesis of the Ages: Paul's Reconfiguration of Torah. The Catholic Biblical Association of America, 2002. Review by Mark D Nanos in The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2003.
  • Longnecker, Bruce W., ed., Narrative Dynamics in Paul: A Critical Assessment. Westminster John Knox, 2002. Review by Frederick J Murphy in The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2003.
  • Lüdemann, Gerd, Paul: The Founder of Christianity. Prometheus Books, 2002. Review by Michael Kaler in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Wenham, David, Paul and Jesus: The True Story. Eerdmans, 2002. Review by Paul Hartog, Journal of Biblical Studies.
• 2003:
  • Barrett, C.K. On Paul: Essays on His Life, Work and Influence in the Early Church. T&T Clark, 2003. Reviews by Ian Scott and Eckhard J Schnabel in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Baur, F.C., Paul the Apostle of Jesus Christ: His Life and Works, His Epistles and Teachings. Hendrickson, 2003. Review by James Sweeney in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Das, A. Andrew, Paul and the Jews. Hendrickson, 2003. Review by Timothy Gombis in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Dickson, John P., Mission-Commitment in Ancient Judaism and in the Pauline Communities: The Shape, Extent and Background of Early Christian Mission. Mohr-Siebeck, 2003. Review by Eckhard J Schnabel, Trinity Journal, 2004.
  • McCray, John, Paul: His Life and Teaching. (Baker, 2003)
    • Review by James P. Sweeney at SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
    • Review by John D. Harvey in The Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 2004.
  • Meeks, Wayne A., The First Urban Christians: The Social World of the Apostle Paul. Yale University Press, 2003. Review by Moschos Goutzioudis in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Park, Eung Chun, Either Jew or Gentile: Paul's Unfolding Theology of Inclusivity. Westminster John Knox, 2003. Review by James P Sweeney in The Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 2004.
  • Roetzel, Calvin J., Paul: A Jew on the Margins. Westminster John Knox, 2003. Review by Fred Rich in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Sampley, J. Paul, ed.,  Paul in the Greco-Roman World: A Handbook. Trinity Press International, 2003. Reviews by Tobias Nicklas and Kate Donahoe in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Stirewalt, Jr.,M. Luther,  Paul: The Letter Writer. Eerdmans, 2003. Review by James Sweeney in The Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, 2004.
  • Suh, Joong Suk, The Gospel of Paul. Lang, 2003. Review by Bert Jan Lietaert Peerbolte in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Weihs, Alexander, Die Deutung des Todes Jesu im Markusevangelium: Eine exegetische Studie zu den Leidens- und Auferstehungsansagen. Echter Verlag, 2003. Review (in English) by Douglas Geyer in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Witherup, Ronald D., 101 Questions and Answers of Paul. (Paulist, 2003) Review by Jeffrey Lamp in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
• 2004:
  • Aasgaard, Reidar, 'My Beloved Brothers and Sisters!': Christian Siblingship in Paul. T&T Clark, 2004. Reviews by HH Drake Williams III and Timothy Seid in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Carson, D.A., Peter T. O'Brien and Mark A Seifrid, eds., Justification and Variegated Nomism: Volume 2: The Paradoxes of Paul. Baker Academic, 2004. Review by Tobias Nicklas, Review of Biblical Literature, 2005.
  • Chilton, Bruce, Rabbi Paul: An Intellectual Biography. Doubleday, 2004. Reviews by David Reed and Zev Garber in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Dunn, James D.G., ed., The Cambridge Companion to Saint Paul. Cambridge University Press, 2004.
    • Review by Jerry L. Sumney in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
    • Review by C Clifton Black, Theology Today, 2004.
  • Ehrensperger, Kathy, That We May Be Mutually Encouraged: Feminism and the New Perspective in Pauline Studies. T&T Clark, 2004. Review by Heike Omerzu in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Finlan, Stephen, The Background and Content of Paul's Cultic Atonement Metaphors. Brill, 2004. Reviews by Christopher McMahon and Susan Haber, Review of Biblical Literature, 2005.
  • Gorman, Michael J., Apostle of the Crucified Lord: A Theological Introduction to Paul & His Letters. Eerdmans, 2004.
    • Reviews by Renate Viveen Hood and Timothy Gombis in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
    • Review by Bruce Chilton in The Catholic Biblical Quarterly, 2004.
  • Griffith-Jones, Robin, The Gospel according to Paul: The Creative Genius Who Brought Jesus to the World. HarperSanFrancisco, 2004. Review by J. Brian Tucker, Review of Biblical Literature, 2006.
  • Holland, Tom, Contours of Pauline Theology: A Radical New Survey of the Influences on Paul's Biblical Writings. Mentor, 2004. Review by Michael Bird, Review of Biblical Literature, 2005.
  • Horsley, Richard, Paul and the Roman Imperial Order. Trinity Press International, 2004. Review by Verlyn Verbrugge in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Kim, Jung Hoon, The Significance of Clothing Imagery in the Pauline Corpus. T&T Clark, 2004.
    • Reviews by Lynn Huber and Roy Jeal, Review of Biblical Literature, 2005.
    • Review by Dietmar Isaac Neufeld, Biblical Theology Bulletin, 2005.
  • Koester, Helmut, ed., Cities of Paul: Images and Interpretations from the Harvard New Testament and Archaeology Project. Fortress, 2004. Reviews by Warren Carter and Ralph Klein, Review of Biblical Literature, 2005.
  • Levine, Amy-Jill, ed.,  A Feminist Companion to Paul, Pilgrim, 2004.
    • Review by Maria Pascuzzi, Review of Biblical Literature.
    • Review by Erik Heen, Review of Biblical Literature.
    • Review by Linda Maccammon Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Murphy-O'Connor, Jerome, Paul: His Story. Oxford University Press, 2004. Review by Timothy Gombis, Review of Biblical Literature, 2005.
  • Porter, Stanley E., The Pauline Canon. Brill, 2004. Review by Ron Fay in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Richards, E. Randolph, Paul and First-Century Letter Writing: Secretaries, Composition and Collection. InterVarsity Press, 2004. Review by "Chip" Gruen, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
  • Stanley, Christopher D., Arguing with Scripture: The Rhetoric of Quotations in the Letters of Paul. T&T Clark, 2004. Review by HH Drake Williams III in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Westerholm, Stephen, Perspectives Old and New on Paul: The "Lutheran" Paul and His Critics. Eerdmans, 2004.
    • Review by Michael Kaler in SBL's Review of Biblical Literature.
    • Review by Kenneth Berding, Trinity Journal, 2004.
• 2005:
  • Agosto, Efrain, Servant Leadership: Jesus and Paul. Chalice, 2005. Review by Stephan Joubert, Review of Biblical Literature, 2008.
  • Barrett, C.K., St Paul: An Introduction to His Thought. Continuum, 2005. Review by Tobias Nicklas, Review of Biblical Literature, 2006.
  • Beattie, Gillian, Women and Marriage in Paul and His Early Interpreters. T&T Clark, 2005. Review by Judith Lieu, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
  • Bond, Gilbert I., Paul and the Religious Experience of Reconciliation: Diasporic Community and Creole Consciousness. Westminster John Knox, 2005. Review by Christopher Hutson, Review of Biblical Literature, 2006.
  • Calvert-Koyzis, Nancy, Paul, Monotheism and the People of God: The Significance of Abraham Traditions for Early Judaism and Christianity. T&T Clark, 2005. Review by Mark Nanos, Review of Biblical Literature, 2005.
  • Campbell, Douglas A., The Quest for Paul's Gospel: A Suggested Strategy. T&T Clark, 2005. Review by Matt Jackson-Mccabe, Review of Biblical Literature, 2008.
  • Cho, Youngmo, Spirit and Kingdom in the Writings of Luke and Paul: An Reconcile These Concepts. Paternoster, 2005. Review by John T. Squires, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
  • Coutsoumpos, Panayotis, Paul and the Lord's Supper: A Socio-Historical Investigation. Lang, 2005. Review by George Heyman, Review of Biblical Literature, 2006.
  • Dunn, James D.G., The New Perspective on Paul: Collected Essays. Mohr Siebeck, 2005. Review by Kathy Ehrensperger, Review of Biblical Literature, 2005.
  • Freed, Edwin D., The Apostle Paul and His Letters. Equinox, 2005. Review by Duane Watson, Review of Biblical Literature, 2005.
  • Hays, Richard B., The Conversion of the Imagination: Paul as Interpreter of Israel's Scripture. Eerdmans, 2005. Reviews by Maarten Menkin and Stephen Moyise, Review of Biblical Literature, 2006.
  • Horrell, David G., Solidarity and Difference: A Contemporary Reading of Paul's Ethics. T&T Clark, 2005. Review by Victor Paul Furnish, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
  • Polaski, Sandra Hack, A Feminist Introduction to Paul. Chalice, 2005. Review by Holly Hearon, Review of Biblical Literature, 2006.
  • Porter, Stanley E., ed., Paul and His Opponents. Brill, 2005. Review by Justin K. Hardin, Review of Biblical Literature, 2005.
  • Schnelle, Udo, M. Eugene Boring, translator, Apostle Paul: His Life and Theology. Baker, 2005. Review by Kenneth Atkinson, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
  • Shipp, Blake, Paul the Reluctant Witness: Power and Weakness in Luke's Portrayal. Cascade, 2005. Review by Ruben Dupertuis, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
  • Stepp, Perry L., Leadership Succession in the World of the Pauline Circle. Sheffield Phoenix Press, 2005. Review by Ronald Clark, Review of Biblical Literature, 2006.
  • Stourton, Edward, Paul of Tarsus: A Visionary Life. Paulist, 2005. Review by Valérie Nicolet Anderson, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
  • Watson, Francis, Paul and the Hermeneutics of Faith. T&T Clark, 2005. Review by Mark Gignilliat, Review of Biblical Literature.
  • Wright, N.T., Paul: In Fresh Perspective. Fortress, 2005. Reviews by Seyoon Kim and Valerie Nicolet Anderson, Review of Biblical Literature, 2006.
  • Yeo, K.K. (Khok-Khng), Charles H. Cosgrove and Herold Weiss, Cross-Cultural Paul: Journeys to Others, Journeys to Ourselves. Eerdmans, 2005. Reviews by Veronica Koperski and Sigurd Grindheim, Review of Biblical Literature.
• 2006:
  • Aune, David E., ed., Rereading Paul Together: Protestant and Catholic Perspectives on Justification. Baker, 2006. Reviews by James D.G. Dunn and Philip F. Esler, Review of Biblical Literature, 2008.
  • Brondos, David A., Paul on the Cross: Reconstructing the Apostle's Story of Redemption. Fortress, 2006. Review by D.A. Carson, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
  • Harrill, J. Albert, Slaves in the New Testament: Literary, Social, and Moral Dimensions. Fortress, 2006. Reviews by Joseph Verheyden, Marcus Sigismund, John Pilch and Bruce Malina, Review of Biblical Literature, 2006.
  • Horrell, David G., An Introduction to the Study of Paul. T&T Clark, 2006. Reviews by Christopher D. Stanley and Stephen Westerholm, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
  • Lee, Michelle V., Paul, the Stoics, and the Body of Christ. Cambridge University Press, 2006. Review by Richard A. Wright, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
  • Malina, Bruce J. and John J. Pilch, Social-Science Commentary on the Letters of Paul. Fortress, 2006. Reviews by Valérie Nicolet Anderson and Eduard Verhoef, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
  • Meech, John L., Paul in Israel's Story: Self and Community at the Cross. Oxford University Press, 2006. Review by Mark Reasoner, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
  • Porter, Stanley E., ed., Paul and His Theology. Brill, 2006. Review by M. Eugene Boring, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
  • Tatum, Gregory, New Chapters in the Life of Paul: The Relative Chronology of His Career. The Catholic Biblical Association of America, 2006. Review by Eve-Marie Becker, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
  • VanLandingham, Chris, Judgment and Justification in Early Judaism and the Apostle Paul. Hendrickson, 2006. Review by D.A. Carson, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
  • Waters, Guy, The End of Deuteronomy in the Epistles of Paul. Mohr Siebeck, 2006. Review by Kenneth D. Litwak, Review of Biblical Literature, 2007.
• 2007:
  • Bird, Michael F., The Saving Righteousness of God: Studies on Paul, Justification and the New Perspective. Paternoster, 2007. Review by Martin Meiser, Review of Biblical Literature, 2008.
  • Capes, David B., Rodney Reeves and E. Randolph Richards, Rediscovering Paul: An Introduction to His World, Letters, and Theology. Review by Rodrigo J. Morales, Review of Biblical Literature, 2008.
  • Fee, Gordon D., Pauline Christology: An Exegetical-Theological Study. Hendrickson, 2007. Reviews by Matthew Montonini and Don Garlington, Review of Biblical Literature, 2008.
  • Gaventa, Beverly Roberts, Our Mother Saint Paul. Westminster John Knox, 2007. Review by Angela Sandhartinger, Review of Biblical Literature, 2008.
  • Munzinger, André, Discerning the Spirits: Theological and Ethical Hermeneutics in Paul. Cambridge University Press, 2007. Review by Lee S. Bond, Review of Biblical Literature, 2008.
  • Murphy-O'Connor, Jerome, Jesus and Paul: Parallel Lives. Liturgical Press, 2007. Review by Joseph A. Fitzmyer, S.J., Review of Biblical Literature, 2008.
  • Schütz, John Howard, Paul and the Anatomy of Apostolic Authority. Westminster John Knox, 2007. Review by Graydon F. Snyder, Review of Biblical Literature, 2008.
  • Need, Stephen W., Paul Today: Challenging Readings of Acts and the Epistles. Cowley, 2007. Review by Steve Walton, Review of Biblical Literature, 2008.
  • Watson, Francis, Paul, Judaism, and the Gentiles: Beyond the New Perspective. Eerdmans, 2007. Review by James D.G. Dunn, Review of Biblical Literature, 2008.
• 2008:
  • Gorman, Michael J., Reading Paul. Cascade, 2008. Review by Stephen Finlan, Review of Biblical Literature, 2008.