New Testament Theology: Communion and Community

New Testament Theology: Communion and Community
ISBN-10
0800637194
ISBN-13
9780800637194
Series
New Testament Theology
Category
Religion
Pages
353
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
Fortress Press
Author
Philip Francis Esler

Description

Esler's innovative proposal features a cutting-edge combination of theology, exegesis, and social analysis. He argues for new thinking about New Testament theology in light of the early social history of Christian communities. His detailed analysis of Paul's letters to the Romans and 1 Corinthians validates his thesis and clarifies its significance for scholarship. Using both the tradition of "the communion of the saints" and social-scientific methods, Esler brings the discipline of New Testament theology back to its theological core. He argues that interpreters also need to take into account both the history of interpretation and the multitude of voices within the contemporary church.

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