The New Testament book of Romans has played an important role in
the life of the church from the period of the early church and
through to the present day. In this concise survey of the major
theological changes associated with Paul's letter, Mark Reasoner
focuses on its history and interpretation, particularly through the
works of Origen, Augustine, the medieval exegetes, Luther, and
Barth. In so doing, he reveals that by a circuitous route, western
Christians in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries are
returning to reading Romans in ways very similar to Origen's
concerns in the third century. This is true particularly in regard
to issues of the human will, sensitivity to Jews and Judaism,
openness to the possibility of universalism, and a deconstructive
reading of the obedience to government passage in Romans 13. Thus,
in addition to giving a helpful overview of Romans itself, this
book will help readers situate their theological questions within
the two thousand-year history of conversations about Paul's letter
to Roman believers.
General
Imprint: |
Westminster/John Knox Press,U.S.
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2005 |
First published: |
2005 |
Authors: |
Mark Reasoner
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
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Pages: |
224 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-664-22873-6 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-664-22873-9 |
Barcode: |
9780664228736 |
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