The Affections of Christ Jesus: Love at the Heart of Paul’s Theology

by Nijay K. Gupta

Publisher:

Eerdmans

, 2025

Overview

A new perspective on an often-overlooked aspect of Paul’s theology: love

Pauline scholars have long debated the so-called “center” of Paul’s theology, focusing on themes like justification by faith, reconciliation, union with Christ, and the apocalyptic triumph of God in Christ. In this innovative study, Nijay Gupta offers a new perspective that emphasizes Paul’s understanding of love at the heart of the gospel he preached.

Through careful examination of the historical, cultural, and linguistic milieu in which Paul was working, Gupta identifies what is unique and important in Paul’s theology of love. In so doing, Gupta helps readers develop a deeper appreciation for the extent to which love permeates Paul’s understanding of the triune God, the gospel, the community, and the mission and lifestyle of God’s people.

Key Features

• Examines the historical, cultural, and linguistic milieu in which Paul was working
• Identifies what is unique and important in Paul’s theology of love
• Helps readers develop a deeper appreciation for the extent to which love permeates Paul’s letters

Product Details

• Title: The Affections of Christ Jesus: Love at the Heart of Paul’s Theology
• Author: Nijay K. Gupta
• Publisher: Eerdmans
• Print Publication Date: 2025
• Pages: 272
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Resource ID: LLS:TFCCJLVTHRTPLTLGY
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-07-19T15:20:46Z

About Nijay K. Gupta

Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, University of Durham) is Associate Professor of New Testament at Portland Seminary, George Fox University, Oregon, and author of Worship that Makes Sense to Paul: A New Approach to the Theology and Ethics of Paul’s Cultic Metaphors (BZNW 175; Berlin: de Gruyter, 2010), Colossians (Smyth & Helwys Biblical Commentary; Macon: Helwys, 2013), and 1-2 Thessalonians (New Covenant Commentary Series; Eugene: Wipf & Stock, 2016). He is co-editor of The State of New Testament Studies (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2019), and co-editor of a planned second edition of the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press).