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Paul and the Gift.

Barclay, J.M.G.

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Abstract

In this book esteemed Pauline scholar John Barclay presents a strikingly fresh reading of grace in Paul's theology, studying it in view of ancient notions of "gift" and shining new light on Paul's relationship to Second Temple Judaism. Paul and the Gift centers on divine gift-giving, which for Paul, Barclay says, is focused and fulfilled in the gift of Christ. He offers a new appraisal of Paul's theology of the Christ-event as gift as it comes to expression in Galatians and Romans, and he presents a nuanced and detailed discussion of the history of reception of Paul. This exegetically responsible, theologically informed, hermeneutically useful book shows that a respectful, though not uncritical, reading of Paul contains resources that remain important for Christians today.

Citation

Barclay, J. (2015). Paul and the Gift. Eerdmans

Book Type Authored Book
Online Publication Date Nov 9, 2015
Publication Date 2015-11
Deposit Date Mar 5, 2012
ISBN 9780802868893
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1124810
Publisher URL https://www.eerdmans.com/Products/7532/paul-and-the-gift.aspx