Paul and the Gift
Published on 16. October 2015
562 pages
978-1-4674-4375-3 (ISBN)
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A fresh scholarly reading of grace in Paul's theology In this book esteemed Pauline scholar John Barclay presents a strikingly fresh reading of grace in Paul's theology, studying it in view of ancient notions of "gift" and shining new light on Paul's relationship to Second Temple Judaism.Paul and the Gift centers on divine gift-giving, which for Paul, Barclay says, is focused and fulfilled in the gift of Christ. He offers a new appraisal of Paul's theology of the Christ-event as gift as it comes to expression in Galatians and Romans, and he presents a nuanced and detailed discussion of the history of reception of Paul. This exegetically responsible, theologically informed, hermeneutically useful book shows that a respectful, though not uncritical, reading of Paul contains resources that remain important for Christians today.
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John M. G. Barclay
Paul and the Gift
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09/2015
William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
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John M. G. Barclay is Lightfoot Professor of Divinity at Durham University. His previous books includePauline Churches and Diaspora JewsandObeying the Truth: Pauls Ethics in Galatians.
