Paul on the human vocation: reason language in Romans and ancient philosophical tradition

This book offers a new explanation for Paul’s puzzling use of λογικὴ λατρεία (Rom 12.1). Based on a detailed investigation of ancient philosophical parallels, it argues that Paul here alludes to discourse on the role of human beings in the cosmos, which he sees fulfilled in Christ-followers in parti...

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Main Author: Dürr, Simon (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Berlin/Boston De Gruyter 2021
In: Zeitschrift für die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft und die Kunde der älteren Kirche / Beihefte (volume 226)
Year: 2021
Reviews:[Rezension von: Dürr, Simon, Paul on the human vocation : Reason Language in Romans and Ancient Philosophical Tradition] (2023) (Prothro, James B., 1986 -)
[Rezension von: Dürr, Simon, Paul on the human vocation : Reason Language in Romans and Ancient Philosophical Tradition] (2023) (Barciela Mandala, Melissa J.)
Series/Journal:Zeitschrift für die neutestamentliche Wissenschaft und die Kunde der älteren Kirche / Beihefte volume 226
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Romans / Classical antiquity / Philosophical anthropology / Vocation / Reason
B Romans / Vocation / Discipleship of Christ / Reason / Theological anthropology
B Romans / Philosophy / Classical antiquity
Further subjects:B New Testaments
B Biblical studies & exegesis
B Thesis
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Summary:This book offers a new explanation for Paul’s puzzling use of λογικὴ λατρεία (Rom 12.1). Based on a detailed investigation of ancient philosophical parallels, it argues that Paul here alludes to discourse on the role of human beings in the cosmos, which he sees fulfilled in Christ-followers in particular. It charts the implications of this interpretation for reading Romans and contributes to a possible integration of Paul’s theology and ethics
ISBN:3110750562
Access:Open Access