The Beginning of Paul’s Gospel: Theological Explorations in Romans 1–4 (Contours of Pauline Theology)

by Nijay K. Gupta; John K. Goodrich

Publisher:

Wipf and Stock

, 2023

Overview

The Epistle to the Romans remains the centerpiece of all serious Pauline theological research. Each of the major sections of Romans has received significant attention in recent scholarship, yet no consensus has emerged about how to read the opening chapters of Paul’s most important letter, Romans 1–4. This collection of essays returns to the beginning of Paul’s theological masterpiece to probe longstanding puzzles and to offer new readings and fresh insights on some of the most cherished chapters in the entire Pauline corpus.

Key Features

• Presents a collection of essays.
• Returns to the beginning of Paul’s theological masterpiece to probe longstanding puzzles.
• Offers new readings and fresh insights on some of the most cherished chapters in the Pauline corpus.

Contents

• Preface
• Contributors
• Abbreviations
• 1. Reading Romans as a Letter: Introducing Romans 1–4—Timothy G. Gombis
• 2. Whom Are You Going to Obey? The Foreshadowing Effect of “Paul, Slave of Jesus Christ” in Romans 1:1—Nijay K. Gupta
• 3. The Theology of Paul in a Nutshell: A Fresh Look at the Phrase “From Faith to Faith” (Rom 1:17)—Benjamin Schliesser
• 4. Romans 1–2 between Theology and Historical Criticism—Matthew V. Novenson
• 5. Exchanging God, Surrendering Humanity: The Historical Plausibility of Paul’s Allusion to Psalm 106 in Romans 1:18–32—John K. Goodrich
• 6. “Nobody Knows Who I Am till the Judgment Morning”: Romans 2 and the Secrets of the Heart—John M. G. Barclay
• 7. Does Paul Digress? Constructing Jewish Advantage through David and Demonstrating God’s Righteousness in Romans 3:1–8—Marcus A. Mininger
• 8. The Law Will Testify Against You: Deuteronomy 28–32 and the Restoration of Israel in Romans 3—Paul T. Sloan
• 9. God’s Righteousness, God’s Speech, and God’s Salvation in the Old Testament and in Romans 1–4—Matthew Monkemeier
• 10. Justification as Participation in Divine Glory in Romans 1–4—Ben C. Blackwell
• 11. Romans 3 and the Logic of Atonement—Erin M. Heim
• 12. The Perfection of God’s Χάρις in Romans 1–4 as an Aristotelian Mean: Another Search for the Pure Gift and Purified Gift-Giving—Ruth Whiteford
• 13. The Subjects of Idolatry and Salvation in Romans 1–4—Grant Macaskill
• 14. Father Abraham Had Many Sons: Paul and the OutsideIn Family of Abraham—Rafael Rodríguez
• 15. Christ as the Heir in Romans 4:13: Implications for Paul’s Theology of Justification and His Apostolic Mission—Chee-Chiew Lee
• Ancient Document Index
• Modern Author Index
• Subject Index

Praise for The Beginning of Paul’s Gospel

This is a stellar collection of essays by a cadre of eminent Pauline scholars. The rich, carefully argued essays shed new light on important aspects of Romans 1–4, especially on interpretative controversies old and new. Every serious student of Romans should therefore engage this stimulating volume.

—Michael J. Gorman, professor of biblical studies and theology, St. Mary’s Seminary & University

Through the ages, Paul’s Letter to the Romans has been regarded as his most important letter. This collection of lively essays offers important and impressive analyses of Romans 1–4, the theological fulcrum of the letter. They provide a valuable starting point for delving more deeply into the theology of Romans.

—David E. Garland, professor of Christian Scriptures, George W. Truett Theological Seminary

Scholarly study of Romans—the most discussed and debated letter in Paul—continues in this fascinating set of essays. The authors don’t all agree with one another, but the essays provoke fresh thinking and reflection on Romans. The essays here should be consulted and discussed in the ongoing conversation about Romans.

—Thomas R. Schreiner, professor of New Testament interpretation, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Product Details

• Title: The Beginning of Paul’s Gospel: Theological Explorations in Romans 1–4 (Contours of Pauline Theology)
• Authors: Nijay K. Gupta, John K. Goodrich
• Series: Contours of Pauline Theology
• Publisher: Wipf and Stock
• Print Publication Date: 2023
• Pages: 362
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• ISBNs: 9781666731088, 9781666723229, 9781666723236, 1666731080, 1666723223, 1666723231
• Resource ID: LLS:BGNNNGPL14PLNTH
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-11-21T15:13:40Z