Discovering Romans
Content, Interpretation, Reception
Published on 18. February 2016
320 pages
978-0-281-07377-1 (ISBN)
Description
This introduction to the interpretation of Romans aims to encourage in-depth study of the text, and genuine grappling with the theological and historical questions raised, by providing a 'map' to the letter as a whole, and to key interpreters and interpretative debates. It will draw on a range of methodological approaches (author-, text- and reader-centred), as complementary rather than mutually exclusive ways of interpreting the text.
In particular, this new introduction will attempt to reflect the growing scholarly attention to the reception history of biblical texts, increasingly viewed as a vital aspect of interpretation rather than an optional extra.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Reflowable
ISBN-13
978-0-281-07377-1 (9780281073771)
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02/2016
SPCK Publishing
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Person
Anthony C. Thiselton is Emeritus Professor of Christian Theology at the University of Nottingham, and associate priest in a Nottingham parish. He has previously taught at the Universities of Sheffield, Bristol and Durham and is known internationally for his work on the theory of biblical interpretation.
Content
- Intro
- Praise for this book
- About the author
- Discovering
- Title page
- Imprint
- Dedication
- Table of contents
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- 1. Why read Romans? Eight brief reasons
- 2. Strategies of interpretation: three essential strategies for Romans
- 3. Nine further strategies often useful for parts of Romans
- 4. The reception history of Romans
- 5. The textual criticism and integrity of Romans
- 6. Paul, traveller and citizen of Rome
- 7. Paul introduces himself and the theme of the gospel (1.1-17)
- 8. The Gentile world judged and alienated from God (1.18-32)
- 9. The Jewish world as moral critic (2.1-3.8)
- 10. Judgement and grace on all: redemption and atonement (3.9-31)
- 11. The promise of the covenant God
- trust, the test case of Abraham (4.1-25)
- 12. Peace with God (5.1-11)
- 13. Christ and Adam: humanity and the new humanity (5.12-21)
- 14. Dead to sin
- alive to God (6.1-23)
- 15. Free from the condemnation of the law (7.1-25)
- 16. Life characterized by the Holy Spirit's indwelling (8.1-17)
- 17. The renewal of all things: suffering and future glory (8.18-39)
- 18. Israel's unbelief: filling a gap in Paul's argument (9.1-29)
- 19. God's faithfulness and Israel's responsibility (9.30-10.21)
- 20. The salvation of 'all Israel' (11.1-36)
- 21. The outworking of the Christian life: sacrifice and worship (12.1-21)
- 22. Christian obligations (13.1-14)
- 23. Mutual welcome and respect: 'the strong' and 'the weak'(14.1-15.13)
- 24. Paul's travel plans and the coming missionary task (15.14-16.2)
- 25. Final greetings, final appeal and doxology (16.3-27)
- Bibliography
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