Most of the Jesus-followers in Rome would have been familiar with
socioeconomic hardship. Suffering was a daily reality either for
themselves or for someone they knew. Many lived below or just above
subsistence level. Some were slaves, homeless, or chronically sick.
Followers of Christ might have experienced persecution because of
their refusal to take part in the local religious festivals.
Suffering is, of course, a significant theme in Romans 5:1-11 and
8:17, 18-39. Paul mentions various types of affliction many times
in these texts. How might Paul's audience have understood them? In
Suffering in Romans Siu Fung Wu argues that Paul speaks of the
vocation of the Jesus-followers to participate in Christ's
suffering, with the purpose that they may be glorified with him.
Indeed, their identification with Christ's suffering is an integral
part of God's project of transforming humanity and renewing
creation. It is in their faithful suffering that Christ-followers
participate in God's triumph over evil. This is counter-intuitive,
because most people think that victory is won by power and
strength. Yet the children of God partake in his cosmic victory by
their suffering, aided by the Spirit and the hope of glory.
General
Imprint: |
James Clarke & Co
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
February 2016 |
First published: |
2016 |
Authors: |
Siu Fung Wu
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Dimensions: |
229 x 153mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
306 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-227-17590-3 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-227-17590-5 |
Barcode: |
9780227175903 |
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