The Apostle Paul and the Christian Life: Ethical and Missional Implications of the New Perspective - Paperback

The Apostle Paul and the Christian Life: Ethical and Missional Implications of the New Perspective - Paperback

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by Scot McKnight (Editor), Joseph B. Modica (Editor)

The "new perspective" on Paul, an approach that seeks to reinterpret the apostle Paul and his letters against the backdrop of first-century Judaism, has been criticized by some as not having value for ordinary Christians living ordinary lives. In this volume, world-renowned scholars explore the implications of the new perspective on Paul for the Christian life and church. James D. G. Dunn, N. T. Wright, Bruce Longenecker, Scot McKnight, and other leading New Testament scholars offer a response to this question: How does the apostle Paul understand the Christian life? The book makes a fresh contribution to the new perspective on Paul conversation and offers important new insights into the orientation of the Christian life.

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Renowned scholars explore the implications of the new perspective on Paul for the Christian life and church, offering important new insights into the orientation of the Christian life.

"Although the new perspective on Paul has been controversial, it has also been a great impetus toward rethinking theology and practice, not least in forcing us to see how the issues of grace and race are indelibly bound up together. In this volume, McKnight and Modica lead an international team of biblical scholars in thinking through what it means to say that God saves Jews and gentiles through faith in Jesus, and how this shapes mission, ethics, holiness, community, and the Christian life. A stimulating and stirring read about what Paul means today!"
--Michael F. Bird, lecturer in theology, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia

"'Can these dry bones (of academic theories) live?' This question--the 'so what' factor--is not asked often enough in academia. But this book commences with the 'so what' question in regard to the new perspective on Paul. In recent years, some have declared the new perspective to be passé at best and dead at worst. The contributors to this book make a cogent case not only that the new perspective is still a compelling reading of Paul in his context but also that it draws out a depth and vitality in his theology and spirituality that can guide the Christian life and the church's life today."
--Nijay K. Gupta, assistant professor of New Testament, George Fox Evangelical Seminary

Contributors

Lynn H. Cohick
James D. G. Dunn
Timothy G. Gombis
Tara Beth Leach
Bruce W. Longenecker
Scot McKnight
Patrick Mitchel
Joseph B. Modica
N. T. Wright

Author Biography

Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham), professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois, is a world-renowned scholar, writer, and speaker. His blog, Jesus Creed, is one of the most popular and influential evangelical blogs. He has authored or edited more than fifty books, including Kingdom Conspiracy, The King Jesus Gospel, and Sermon on the Mount. Joseph B. Modica (PhD, Drew University) is university chaplain and associate professor of biblical studies at Eastern University in St. David's, Pennsylvania. McKnight and Modica are coeditors of Jesus Is Lord, Caesar Is Not: Evaluating Empire in New Testament Studies.

Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN
Publication Date: March 01, 2016
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by Scot McKnight (Editor), Joseph B. Modica (Editor)

The "new perspective" on Paul, an approach that seeks to reinterpret the apostle Paul and his letters against the backdrop of first-century Judaism, has been criticized by some as not having value for ordinary Christians living ordinary lives. In this volume, world-renowned scholars explore the implications of the new perspective on Paul for the Christian life and church. James D. G. Dunn, N. T. Wright, Bruce Longenecker, Scot McKnight, and other leading New Testament scholars offer a response to this question: How does the apostle Paul understand the Christian life? The book makes a fresh contribution to the new perspective on Paul conversation and offers important new insights into the orientation of the Christian life.

Back Jacket

Renowned scholars explore the implications of the new perspective on Paul for the Christian life and church, offering important new insights into the orientation of the Christian life.

"Although the new perspective on Paul has been controversial, it has also been a great impetus toward rethinking theology and practice, not least in forcing us to see how the issues of grace and race are indelibly bound up together. In this volume, McKnight and Modica lead an international team of biblical scholars in thinking through what it means to say that God saves Jews and gentiles through faith in Jesus, and how this shapes mission, ethics, holiness, community, and the Christian life. A stimulating and stirring read about what Paul means today!"
--Michael F. Bird, lecturer in theology, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia

"'Can these dry bones (of academic theories) live?' This question--the 'so what' factor--is not asked often enough in academia. But this book commences with the 'so what' question in regard to the new perspective on Paul. In recent years, some have declared the new perspective to be passé at best and dead at worst. The contributors to this book make a cogent case not only that the new perspective is still a compelling reading of Paul in his context but also that it draws out a depth and vitality in his theology and spirituality that can guide the Christian life and the church's life today."
--Nijay K. Gupta, assistant professor of New Testament, George Fox Evangelical Seminary

Contributors

Lynn H. Cohick
James D. G. Dunn
Timothy G. Gombis
Tara Beth Leach
Bruce W. Longenecker
Scot McKnight
Patrick Mitchel
Joseph B. Modica
N. T. Wright

Author Biography

Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham), professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois, is a world-renowned scholar, writer, and speaker. His blog, Jesus Creed, is one of the most popular and influential evangelical blogs. He has authored or edited more than fifty books, including Kingdom Conspiracy, The King Jesus Gospel, and Sermon on the Mount. Joseph B. Modica (PhD, Drew University) is university chaplain and associate professor of biblical studies at Eastern University in St. David's, Pennsylvania. McKnight and Modica are coeditors of Jesus Is Lord, Caesar Is Not: Evaluating Empire in New Testament Studies.

Number of Pages: 224
Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN
Publication Date: March 01, 2016

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