Paul
by Howard Brenton

Paul Book Cover
Paul Cover

Synopsis

An irreverent and provocative drama questioning the basis of Christianity, by the author of The Romans in Britain.

The most famous conversion in history - when Saul became Paul on the road to Damascus - was a trick.

It was actually Jesus appearing to him.

Jesus did not die on the cross but was rescued and sheltered by his brother James, by Peter and by Peter's wife, Mary Magdalene.

But they prefer to keep Paul in the dark because, although he is mistakenly preaching that Christ rose again, at least it keeps him busy and gets the Christian message out there...

Now imprisoned by Nero, Peter finally tells Paul the truth before they go to their deaths as the first Christian Martyrs.

'Powerful and thrilling...

The beauty, compassion and sense of mystery in Paul's words sends shivers down the spine'- Daily Telegraph

'An exciting play that explores big issues'- Guardian

Publication

Year Published
2006
ISBN 10
1854598864
ISBN 13
9781854598868
Binding
Paperback
Print Length
96 pages
Language
English
LCCN
2006372635
LCC
PR6052.R426 P38 2005
eISBN 13
9781780015019
Print
Paul is a British religious play written by and published by Nick Hern Books in 2006. The print edition has an ISBN-13 of 9781854598868 and an ISBN-10 of 1854598864.
Digital
ePlay digital editions are available on Amazon Kindle Apple Books with an ISBN-13 of 9781780015019.

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