Perspectives On Paul
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 4th pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Some marks and specks on boards. Binding - tight. Clean text.
A landmark work in New Testament scholarship, Perspectives on Paul presents a rigorous and theologically penetrating examination of the Apostle Paul's thought, drawing on Ernst Käsemann's decades of expertise in German biblical criticism. The collection argues that Paul's theology is fundamentally shaped by apocalyptic categories, challenging interpretations that reduce his letters to mere personal piety or ethical instruction. With characteristic intellectual boldness, Käsemann illustrates how concepts such as justification by faith, the body of Christ, and the Spirit are not isolated doctrines but form a coherent, world-transforming vision rooted in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Written with the precision and depth expected of the Tübingen tradition, the essays engage critically with rival scholarly positions, making this an indispensable text for students and academics serious about Pauline theology. Readers encounter a thinker unafraid to challenge ecclesiastical and academic consensus alike, ensuring that Perspectives on Paul remains a vital and provocative contribution to biblical studies.
Author: Ernst Käsemann
Format: Hardback
Published: 1978, Fortress Press
Genre: Religion
Edition: 4th pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Some marks and specks on boards. Binding - tight. Clean text.
A landmark work in New Testament scholarship, Perspectives on Paul presents a rigorous and theologically penetrating examination of the Apostle Paul's thought, drawing on Ernst Käsemann's decades of expertise in German biblical criticism. The collection argues that Paul's theology is fundamentally shaped by apocalyptic categories, challenging interpretations that reduce his letters to mere personal piety or ethical instruction. With characteristic intellectual boldness, Käsemann illustrates how concepts such as justification by faith, the body of Christ, and the Spirit are not isolated doctrines but form a coherent, world-transforming vision rooted in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Written with the precision and depth expected of the Tübingen tradition, the essays engage critically with rival scholarly positions, making this an indispensable text for students and academics serious about Pauline theology. Readers encounter a thinker unafraid to challenge ecclesiastical and academic consensus alike, ensuring that Perspectives on Paul remains a vital and provocative contribution to biblical studies.