The obedience of faith, the eschatological people of God, and the purpose of Romans

Debate over the purpose of Paul's letter to the Romans constitutes one of the most lively areas of discussion in Pauline studies. This book argues that Paul seeks to defend himself against criticisms of his gospel by shaping a community of God's obedient, eschatological people in Rome. Suc...

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Main Author: Miller, James C. 1942- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Atlanta, Ga. Society of Biblical Literature 2000
In: Dissertation series / Society of Biblical Literature (177)
Year: 2000
Series/Journal:Dissertation series / Society of Biblical Literature 177
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Romans
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B People of God
B Bible. Romans Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Bible N.T Romans Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Romans
B Faith
B Thesis
B Bible. Römerbrief 15
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Summary:Debate over the purpose of Paul's letter to the Romans constitutes one of the most lively areas of discussion in Pauline studies. This book argues that Paul seeks to defend himself against criticisms of his gospel by shaping a community of God's obedient, eschatological people in Rome. Such a community embraces God's eschatological will for a people drawn from all nations united in praise of God. They are therefore obedient when they "receive one another" across ethnic lines "just as Christ Jesus received you" (15:7). Such a united people provides Paul with his best defense precisely at the place where the Roman believers are vulnerable: at natural points of tension over the observance or non-observance of the Mosaic Law.
Item Description:Originally presented as the author's thesis (Ph. D.)--Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education, 1999 - Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and indexes
ISBN:088414027X