# Paula Gooder
**Summary.** Paula Gooder is a British New Testament scholar known for accessible biblical theology writing, particularly on Pauline literature and resurrection theology. She serves within the Anglican tradition. Quoted in St. John's UCC preaching on resurrection as a form of rebellion against oppression.
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## Quoted In Wiki
> "Belief in the resurrection is an act of rebellion against the evil, corruption and oppression that can so easily swamp us. Believing in the resurrection allows us to see the world with a long view... it can and should transform not only how we view the world but how we live in it."
> — quoted in the 2026-04-12 sermon at St. John's UCC Chambersburg
## Sources
- [[2026-04-12 St Johns UCC]]
## Open Questions
> [!question]
> Which book or essay is the source of the "resurrection as rebellion" passage? Worth locating the primary text for a deeper analysis page.