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Writing for those who are interpreting Pauline letters in and for today's world, Chester demonstrates the value of a nuanced and accurate understanding of the Reformers' views on Paul.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Throughout the book, Chester draws on key ideas from his monumental work \u003ci\u003eReading Paul with the Reformers\u003c\/i\u003e, which won \u003ci\u003eChristianity Today\u003c\/i\u003e's book of the year award in biblical studies. In \u003ci\u003ePaul through the Eyes of the Reformers\u003c\/i\u003e, Chester updates the argument and presents the ideas in a shorter and more accessible form designed for a broad readership.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e To help readers better understand the Reformers' historical and theological context, Chester surveys perspectives on Paul prior to the sixteenth century. 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