Paul and religion: unfinished conversations
"Paul and Religion demonstrates the continuing and contemporary relevance of the most important, and most controversial, figure of early Christianity. Paul Gooch interrogates the Pauline writings for their meaning as well as implications for religion as an entire form of life, a stance on the w...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge New York, NY$PPort Melbourne New Delhi Singapore
Cambridge University Press
2022
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| In: | Year: 2022 |
| Series/Journal: | Cambridge studies in religion, philosophy, and society
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| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Paul Apostle
/ Religion
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| IxTheo Classification: | HC New Testament |
| Further subjects: | B
Paul the Apostle, Saint
Theology
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| Summary: | "Paul and Religion demonstrates the continuing and contemporary relevance of the most important, and most controversial, figure of early Christianity. Paul Gooch interrogates the Pauline writings for their meaning as well as implications for religion as an entire form of life, a stance on the world expressed in distinctive practices. Bringing a philosophical approach to this topic, he connects Paul's ideas to lived experience. In a conversational style, Gooch explores Paul's experience of grace and his dismissal of distinctive markers of religious identity in favour of love as binding together a community. Contrary to common expectations, he finds within Paul's letters material for conversations about issues in our day, such as gender and sexuality. From his close reading of the Letters, Gooch argues that the Pauline religious form of life is not identical with institutional Christianity. Indeed, his conclusions may be welcome to those who belong to other faiths"-- |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1108477100 |