Ronald D. Witherup, PSS, is former superior general of the Society of the Priests of Saint Sulpice. He holds a doctorate in biblical studies and is the author of numerous books, including the award-winning Saint Paul and the New Evangelization published by Liturgical Press. He is also a contributor to Give Us This Day, published by Liturgical Press.

“In this balanced, perceptive, and much-needed volume, Fr. Witherup illuminates the many aspects of Paul as (theological) pastor, or ‘shepherd,’ and how they are worked out in the real communities represented by the thirteen Pauline letters. Fr. Witherup’s insights are relevant not only for Catholic pastors but for all Christians with responsibility for the life and health of churches and other Christian groups. A gem of a book.”Michael J. Gorman, Raymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies, St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Baltimore

Ronald D. Witherup, PSS, is former superior general of the Society of the Priests of Saint Sulpice. He holds a doctorate in biblical studies and is the author of numerous books, including the award-winning Saint Paul and the New Evangelization published by Liturgical Press. He is also a contributor to Give Us This Day, published by Liturgical Press.

“In this balanced, perceptive, and much-needed volume, Fr. Witherup illuminates the many aspects of Paul as (theological) pastor, or ‘shepherd,’ and how they are worked out in the real communities represented by the thirteen Pauline letters. Fr. Witherup’s insights are relevant not only for Catholic pastors but for all Christians with responsibility for the life and health of churches and other Christian groups. A gem of a book.”Michael J. Gorman, Raymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies, St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Baltimore

Ronald D. Witherup, PSS, is former superior general of the Society of the Priests of Saint Sulpice. He holds a doctorate in biblical studies and is the author of numerous books, including the award-winning Saint Paul and the New Evangelization published by Liturgical Press. He is also a contributor to Give Us This Day, published by Liturgical Press.

“In this balanced, perceptive, and much-needed volume, Fr. Witherup illuminates the many aspects of Paul as (theological) pastor, or ‘shepherd,’ and how they are worked out in the real communities represented by the thirteen Pauline letters. Fr. Witherup’s insights are relevant not only for Catholic pastors but for all Christians with responsibility for the life and health of churches and other Christian groups. A gem of a book.”Michael J. Gorman, Raymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies, St. Mary’s Seminary and University, Baltimore