| Paul and the Language of Faith Contributor(s): Gupta, Nijay K. (Author), Dunn, James D. G. (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 080287343X ISBN-13: 9780802873439 Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $36.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - Paul's Letters - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament - Religion | Biblical Studies - Exegesis & Hermeneutics |
| Dewey: 227.06 |
| LCCN: 2019026589 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.75 lbs) 240 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: A dynamic reading of Paul's faith language, outlining its subtle nuances as belief, trust, and faithfulness. Faith language permeates the letters of Paul. Yet, its exact meaning is not always clear. Many today, reflecting centuries of interpretation, consider belief in Jesus to be a passive act. In this important book, Nijay Gupta challenges common assumptions in the interpretation of Paul and calls for a reexamination of Paul's faith language. Gupta argues that Paul's faith language resonates with a Jewish understanding of covenant involving goodwill, trust, and expectation. Paul's understanding of faith involves the transformation of one's perception of God and the world through Christ, relational dependence on Christ, as well as active loyalty to Christ. Pastors and scholars alike will benefit from this close examination of Paul's understanding and use of faith language. For Gupta, Paul's understanding involves a divine-human relationship centered on Christ that believes, trusts, and obeys. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dunn, James D. G.: - Widely regarded as one of the foremost scholars in the world today on the thought and writings of St. Paul, JamesD. G. Dunn is Lightfoot Professor Emeritus of Divinity at the University of Durham in England. |