Synopsis: In this practical book every occurrence of astheneia and
its cognates in the Pauline Epistles is examined, both in its
immediate context and in its relation to Pauline thought as a
whole. The analysis begins, first, by examining both secular and
Septuagintal Greek usages of astheneia as well as its usage in the
non-Pauline New Testament writings. It then proceeds, secondly, by
defining Paul's astheneia termini from letter to letter and context
to context. All the passages in the Pauline literature where the
words appear undergo a detailed exegetical examination. The Pauline
weakness motif is then summarized, with the conclusion that the
concept of weakness is foundational to Paul's anthropology,
Christology, and ethics. Endorsements: "David Alan Black has done
excellent work in analyzing the Greek word astheneia and its
cognates in the context of the Pauline Epistles. I also appreciate
his effort to relate the word study to different aspects of Paul's
theology. I am delighted to recommend it." --Victor (Sung Yul)
Rhee, Associate Professor of New Testament Language and Literature,
Talbot School of Theology "The theme of weakness in the Pauline
Epistles is very important to Paul's theological perspective. David
Alan Black provides a treatment of the subject that is academically
excellent and yet accessible to the ordinary reader. . . . Seldom
does one find in the same book this level of academic excellence
combined with such great practical relevance." --Donald A. Hagner,
Professor Emeritus of New Testament, Fuller Theological Seminary
"For those in Christ, his way must be our way Through weakness, our
Savior redeemed us. Through weakness, our Savior sanctifies us on
the way to glory. Of these marvelous truths this book makes
abundantly clear." --Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern
Baptist Theological Seminary "A model of careful and detailed
exegetical analysis, fair and balanced in its conclusions, David
Alan Black's revision of his work on astheneia and its cognates in
Paul's writings is a welcome addition to contemporary discussions
within Pauline scholarship. Exemplifying scholarly depth and
thoroughness, Black's writing is nonetheless eminently readable and
extremely practical for all who seek to understand God's
manifestation of his power through our human frailty." --David R.
Beck, Professor of New Testament and Greek, Southeastern Baptist
Theological Seminary "The theme of power in weakness in Paul's
letters remains important, timely, and countercultural, and one
both our society and the church need to learn more than ever. It is
a blessing for this book to be back in print." --Craig L. Blomberg,
Professor of New Testament, Denver Seminary Author Biography: David
Alan Black (ThD, University of Basel) is Professor of New Testament
and Greek at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake
Forest, North Carolina. His recent publications include
Perspectives on the Ending of Mark, Why Four Gospels?, and The
Jesus Paradigm. He and his wife live on a 123-acre working farm in
southern Virginia and are self-supporting missionaries to Ethiopia.
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