J.Christiaan Beker - Paul The Apostle

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<p>In this carefully researched study Professor Beker focuses on the two principal questions: the consistent theme of Paul’s thought and the character of his teaching.<br />Beker regards Paul as an apocalyptic believer and theologian, and defends the apocalyptic-theocentric nature of Paul’s thought against Christocentric and existentialist interpretations. By careful exegesis of Galatians and Romans he demonstrates Paul’s genius as his ability to express the apocalyptic theme of his gospel in concrete human terms, but without imposing any dogmatic system. He shows how Paul worked to apply the gospel by means of various symbols - righteousness, reconciliation, and grace - in particular contemporary situations.<br />This thorough and lucid work on the Pauline literature will be an indispensable resource for all clergy, scholars and students of theology.</p>