Full Description
In every generation, the study of Paul evolves with new insights and questions. This enigmatic ancient figure continues to ignite interesting conversations and vigorous debates.
Complementing the successful The State of New Testament Studies, this book surveys the current landscape of Pauline studies, offering readers a concise guide to contemporary discussions in Pauline scholarship. It brings together a diverse team of leading scholars, providing up-to-date, expert analysis on important issues in Pauline studies, such as Christology, salvation, the Spirit, gender, and empire. In addition, each of the Pauline letters is examined in detail.
This book will serve as an ideal supplemental textbook for Paul courses. Contributors include Ben Blackwell, Dennis Edwards, Timothy Gombis, John Goodrich, Nijay K. Gupta, Erin Heim, Chris Hoklotubbe, Joshua Jipp, Scot McKnight, Peter Oakes, B. J. Oropeza, Angela Parker, Kris Song, Jennifer Strawbridge, Sydney Tooth, Cynthia Long Westfall, and Kent Yinger.
Contents
1. Introduction Nijay K. Gupta, Erin M. Heim, and Scot McKnight
Part 1: Topics Related to Pauline Studies
2. Paul and the Messiah Joshua W. Jipp
3. Paul and Judaism Kent L. Yinger
4. Paul and Salvation Ben C. Blackwell
5. Paul and the Spirit Kris Song
6. Paul and Gender Cynthia Long Westfall
7. Paul and Empire Peter Oakes
8. Feminist, Postcolonial, and Womanist Approaches to Paul Angela N. Parker
Part 2: The Pauline Corpus
9. Romans Jennifer Strawbridge
10. 1 Corinthians John K. Goodrich
11. 2 Corinthians B. J. Oropeza
12. Galatians Erin M. Heim
13. Ephesians Timothy G. Gombis
14. Philippians Nijay K. Gupta
15. Colossians Scot McKnight
16. 1-2 Thessalonians Sydney Tooth
17. 1-2 Timothy and Titus T. Christopher Hoklotubbe
18. Philemon Dennis R. Edwards
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