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Pál, a hozzánk hasonló
Paul, the One Like Us

The Personality of the Apostle

Author(s): Péter Balogh
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Ancient World, Biblical studies, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Erdélyi Református Egyházkerület
Keywords: Paul the apostle; personality; relationship; team;

Summary/Abstract: The study focuses on the human side of apostle Paul: his mentality and his characteristics manifested in social interactions. Analysing the changes related to his conversion we realise that he did not become a different person, rather his real God-given personality came to be revealed in his ministry for God. We may consider Paul’s way of life a practical lesson, exposing an example to follow. Tracing the chronology of his mission trips we observe the dynamics of his social network, referring to companions joining and leaving the team and contacts of various intensity. Considering the findings of social psychology, we examine the features of mission teams formed around him which cohere with recent recommendations on how to be effective in teamwork.

  • Issue Year: 115/2022
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 119-135
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Hungarian