Romans - A Commentary

Informationen zum Autor Eldon J. Epp is Harkness Professor of Biblical Literature Emeritus at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, Ohio), and the President of the Society of Biblical Literature (2003-4). Klappentext Deeply conversant in the full range of questions and interpretations of the letter! Jewett's commentary explores the crucial and controverted passages that have always animated studies of Romans. Jewett also incorporates the exciting new insights from archaeology of the city of Rome! social history of early Christianity! social-scientific work on early Christianity! and the interpretation and reception of Paul's letter through the ages. Zusammenfassung Part of the "Hermeneia" series! this work explores the controversial passages within Romans. It interprets Romans within the imperial context as well as in the light of the situation in Spain. It focuses on Paul's missionary plans and how his letter reframes the system of honour and shame as it informed life in the Roman empire at the time.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Eldon Jay Epp, Robert Jewett, Robert/ Epp Jewett
• Con la collaborazione di: Eldon Jay Epp (Editore), Robert Jewett (Editore)
• Editore: Augsburg Fortress Pub
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.11.2006
• EAN: 9780800660840
• ISBN: 978-0-8006-6084-0
• Pagine: 1000
• Dimensioni: 229 mm x 254 mm x 64 mm
• Serie: HERMENEIA; Hermeneia: A Critical & Histor; Hermeneia; Hermeneia: A Critical & Histor
• Categorie: Scienze umane, arte, musica > Religione / teologia > Altro; Religion - Commentaries / Reference, RELIGION / Biblical Commentary / New Testament