Includes bibliographical references and index.

Paul's world(s) : the Greco-Roman context of his mission -- Paul's resume : the mission of the former persecutor -- Paul's letters : apostleship in absentia -- Paul's gospel : the good news of Christ crucified and raised -- Paul's spirituality : covenantal, cruciform, and charismatic; communal, countercultural, and (new- )creational -- Paul's theology : a dozen fundamental convictions -- 1 Thessalonians : holiness and hope in a pagan world -- 2 Thessalonians : cruciform faithfulness and goodness before the parousia -- Galatians : the sufficiency of the cross and Spirit -- 1 Corinthians : chaos and the cross in Corinth -- 2 Corinthians : Paul's defense of cruciform ministry -- Romans : Gentile and Jew in cruciform covenant community -- Philippians : the hymn of the crucified Lord in the cruciform community -- Philemon : the cross and the status quo -- Colossians : the cosmic crucified Christ as the wisdom of God -- Ephesians : walking worthily of the cosmic crucified Christ -- 2 Timothy : suffering rather than shame -- 1 Timothy : proper order and conduct in God's household -- Titus : ordering church life and leadership between the epiphanies -- Epilogue : Paul our contemporary.

"An innovative and comprehensive treatment of Paul, including commentary on all of the Pauline letters, Gorman's Apostle of the Crucified Lord unpacks the many dimensions of Paul's thought carefully and holistically. Six introductory chapters provide background discussion on Paul's world, his resume, his letters, his gospel, his spirituality, and his theology, while the main body of the book covers in turn and in full detail each of the Pauline epistles. Gorman gives the context of each letter, offers a careful reading of the text, and colors his words with insightful quotations from earlier interpreters of Paul." "Enhancing the text itself are questions for reflection and discussion at the end of each chapter and numerous photos, maps, and tables throughout. All in all, Apostle of the Crucified Lord is the ideal book for students and any other readers interested in seriously engaging Paul's challenging letters."--Jacket.