Paul's influence on Christian thought was strong and formal. Deuteropolain's books, attributed to but not written by Paul, were actually composed by the early Christians in an attempt to apply Pauline's insights to certain challenges not specifically addressed by Paul.

According to Lewis Donelson, this reworking and interpretation of Pauline's wisdom served these early societies by connecting them more closely to their apostolic roots. It also provided them with a living gospel of continuous relevance to their time and place.

The books in the Westminster Bible series help secularists in their study of the Bible as evidence of Christian faith and practice. The whole volume of the Bible explains its original historical context and explores its importance to the life of the believer today.

These books are ideal for individual study and Bible study groups and groups.