Life and letters of Paul

Preface

The life and letters of St. Paul present a perennial source of inspiration and an inexhaustible fountain of information.

Whether viewed from the standpoint of progress in Christian experience or from the standpoint of better preparation for Christian service, the subject of this small volume affords the greatest single dynamic in universal literature. It is in view of this double need of our day — namely, growth in personal experience and expression in Christian service — that these studies are now sent forth in their present form.

The whole method and constant aim is to keep the reader and student in contact with the New Testament material and in easy hand grasp of its most fascinating personality — to see him as he moves in and out amid the various scenes of his most marvelous career. The spirit of missions, the methods of this great missionary, and the splendid success that crowned his efforts constitute the priceless heritage into which the Church of all ages is constantly coming. May our Methodist women not fail to get their fullest share.

This book is designed as a companion to the author's "Story of the New Testament." Here we have a concentration of treatment impossible in a survey statement; and while there is some duplication of material, it is hoped that the new and larger setting will amply justify this procedure.

As the International Lessons for the latter part of the current year have to do with the life and letters of the great apostle, it is hoped that this book will prove of special service to workers in the Sunday school.

Thomas Carter.

Vanderbilt University, March, 1921. (5)

Contents

Page Preface 5

Introduction .. . 9

Chapter