The Colossian And Ephesian Haustafeln In Theological Context

Author : James P. Hering
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 0820495050

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The Colossian and Ephesian Haustafeln in Theological Context by James P. Hering Pdf

In this groundbreaking study, James P. Hering investigates the theological and ethical motivation that informs the controversial New Testament household codes (Haustafeln) found in the epistles to the Colossians (3:18-4:1) and Ephesians (5:22-6:9). Within most New Testament scholarship, the household code has been regarded as an imported element within its host letter, reflecting either pagan or embarrassingly sub-Christian values. Is the household code merely a nod to the pragmatic demands of culture, or can it be understood as a reflection of the author's theological concerns? What can it teach us today? Hering provides a unique analysis of these passages, revealing the Haustafeln in their historical context and examining their theological roots. This book is of vital importance for courses on Christian ethics and New Testament backgrounds.

Author : John Webster
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-11-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780567664105

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God Without Measure: Working Papers in Christian Theology by John Webster Pdf

In this second volume, Webster progresses the discussion to include topics in moral theology, and the theology of created intellect. An opening chapter sets the scene by considering the relation of christology and moral theology. This is followed by a set of reflections on a range of ethical themes: the nature of human dignity; mercy; the place of sorrow in Christian existence; the nature of human courage; dying and rising with Christ as a governing motif in the Christian moral life; the presence of sin in human speech. Webster closes with studies of the nature of intellectual life and of the intellectual task of Christian theology.

Author : Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza
Publisher : Liturgical Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-28
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780814681992

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Ephesians by Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza Pdf

Ephesians is a "mystery" text that seeks to make known the multifarious Wisdom of G*d. At its heart is the question of power. In this commentary, Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza examines the political understandings of ekklesia and household in Ephesians as well as the roles that such understandings have played in the formation of early Christian communities and that still shape such communities today. By paying close attention to the function of androcentric biblical language within Ephesians, Schüssler Fiorenza engages in a critical feminist emancipatory approach to biblical interpretation that calls for conscientization and change, that is, for the sake of wo/men's salvation or wellbeing.

Author : David A. deSilva
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-28
Category : Bibles
ISBN : 9781108493710

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Ephesians by David A. deSilva Pdf

Exploring Ephesians in light of both the Jewish and Greco-Roman traditions and environment informing the audiences' reception of the text.

Author : Stanley E. Porter,Andrew W. Pitts
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 764 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004234161

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Christian Origins and Greco-Roman Culture by Stanley E. Porter,Andrew W. Pitts Pdf

In "Christian Origins and Greco-Roman Culture," Stanley Porter and Andrew Pitts assemble an international team of scholars whose work has focused on reconstructing the social matrix for earliest Christianity through the use of Greco-Roman materials and literary forms. Each essay moves forward the current understanding of how primitive Christianity situated itself in relation to evolving Hellenistic culture. Some essays focus on configuring the social context for the origins of the Jesus movement and beyond, while others assess the literary relation between early Christian and Greco-Roman texts.

Author : Lynn H. Cohick
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780718892395

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Ephesians by Lynn H. Cohick Pdf

Ephesians speaks to our deepest questions about God:the redemptive plan of God written from ages past now revealed; the work of Christ complete and eff ective now and for eternity; the power of the Holy Spirit to change lives and build a community. Th e clear message of God’s unfathomable grace establishes the believer’s hope and under-girds the call for faithful living. Down through the centuries, the clarion call to unity that permeates Ephesians has inspired and challenged the faithful to live out the promises found in Christ. This short letter speaks to the twenty-first century’s longing for friendship and wholeness.

Author : David W. Pao
Publisher : Zondervan Academic
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-24
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780310532149

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Colossians and Philemon by David W. Pao Pdf

This series is designed for those who know biblical languages. It is written primarily for the pastor and Bible teacher, not for the scholar. That is, the aim is not to review and offer a critique of every possible interpretation that has ever been given to a passage, but to exegete each passage of Scripture succinctly in its grammatical and historical context. Each passage is interpreted in the light of its biblical setting, with a view to grammatical detail, literary context, flow of biblical argument, and historical setting. While the focus will not be on application, it is expected that the authors will offer suggestions as to the direction in which application can flow.

Author : W. H. Paul Thompson
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-03-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9783161612145

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Pauline Slave Welfare in Historical Context by W. H. Paul Thompson Pdf

Author : Donald A. Hagner
Publisher : Baker Books
Page : 1028 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2012-11-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781441240408

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The New Testament by Donald A. Hagner Pdf

This capstone work from widely respected senior evangelical scholar Donald Hagner offers a substantial introduction to the New Testament. Hagner deals with the New Testament both historically and theologically, employing the framework of salvation history. He treats the New Testament as a coherent body of texts and stresses the unity of the New Testament without neglecting its variety. Although the volume covers typical questions of introduction, such as author, date, background, and sources, it focuses primarily on understanding the theological content and meaning of the texts, putting students in a position to understand the origins of Christianity and its canonical writings. Throughout, Hagner delivers balanced conclusions in conversation with classic and current scholarship. The book includes summary tables, diagrams, maps, and extensive bibliographies.

Author : Stanley E. Porter,Matthew Brook O'Donnell,Wendy Porter,Hughson T. Ong
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725250710

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Journal of Greco-Roman Christianity and Judaism, Volume 13 by Stanley E. Porter,Matthew Brook O'Donnell,Wendy Porter,Hughson T. Ong Pdf

Volume 13 2017 This is the thirteenth volume of the hard-copy edition of a journal that has been published online (www.jgrchj.net) since 2000. As they appear, the hard-copy editions replace the online materials. The scope of JGRChJ is the texts, language and cultures of the Greco-Roman world of early Christianity and Judaism. The papers published in JGRChJ are designed to pay special attention to the larger picture of politics, culture, religion and language, engaging as well with modern theoretical approaches.

Author : Jack Barentsen
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781630878139

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Emerging Leadership in the Pauline Mission by Jack Barentsen Pdf

Where did Paul find leaders for his new churches? How did he instruct and develop them? What processes took place to stabilize the churches and institute their new leadership? This book carves a fresh trail in leadership studies by looking at leadership development from a group-dynamic, social identity perspective. Paul engages the cultural leadership patterns of his key local leaders, publicly affirming, correcting, and improving those patterns to conform to a Christlike pattern of sacrificial service. Paul's own life and ministry offer a motivational and authoritative model for his followers, because he embodies the leadership style he teaches. As a practical theologian avant la lettre, Paul contextualizes key theological themes to strengthen community and leadership formation, and equips his church leaders as entrepreneurs of Christian identity. A careful comparison of the Corinthian and Ephesian churches demonstrates a similar overall pattern of development. This study engages Pauline scholarship on church office in depth and offers alternative readings of five Pauline epistles, generating new insights to enrich dogmatic and practical theological reflection. In a society where many churches reflect on their missional calling, such input from the NT for contemporary Christian leadership formation is direly needed.

Author : Constantine R. Campbell
Publisher : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2023-05-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781467466820

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The Letter to the Ephesians by Constantine R. Campbell Pdf

A clear and comprehensive commentary on Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians. In the latest Pillar New Testament Commentary, Constantine R. Campbell illuminates the Letter to the Ephesians with scholarly precision and pastoral warmth. In line with the christological concerns of the letter, Campbell calls special attention to its theme of union with Christ. His thorough analysis covers a breadth of topics, including salvation and grace, the glory of God, and the church and its mission. Aimed at students and scholars of the Pauline letters, Campbell’s commentary carefully explains each verse of Ephesians with attention to historical and linguistic context. Yet the commentary prioritizes imminent theological concerns and remains accessible to any serious reader of the New Testament.

Author : Murray J. Harris
Publisher : B&H Publishing Group
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-06-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781433672170

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Colossians and Philemon by Murray J. Harris Pdf

The Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament: Colossians and Philemon is the first book in a projected series of twenty volumes that seeks to bring together classroom, study, and pulpit by providing the student or pastor with the information needed to understand and expound the Greek text of the New Testament. Author Murray J. Harris aims to close the gap between grammatical analysis and exegesis, leading the reader into an in-depth understanding of the New Testament Greek text by guiding him or her through the processes of thorough exegesis flowing into sermon construction. Each volume provides the following for the biblical book or books on which it is written: • Brief introduction on authorship, date, occasion, and purpose • List of recommended commentaries • Extensive exegetical notes • Translation and expanded paraphrase of the whole book • Comprehensive exegetical outline • Glossary of grammatical and rhetorical terms

Author : Gary G. Hoag
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781575068329

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Wealth in Ancient Ephesus and the First Letter to Timothy by Gary G. Hoag Pdf

Scholars are divided in their views about the teachings on riches in 1 Timothy. Evidence that has been largely overlooked in NT scholarship appears in Ephesiaca by Xenophon of Ephesus and suggests that the topic be revisited. Recently dated to the mid-first century C.E., Ephesiaca brings to life what is known from ancient sources about the social setting and cultural rules of the wealthy in Ephesus and provides details that enhance our knowledge of life and society in that place and time. In this volume, Hoag introduces Ephesiaca and employs a socio-rhetorical methodology to explore it alongside other ancient evidence and five passages in 1 Timothy (2:9–15; 3:1–13; 6:1–2a; 6:2b–10; and 6:17–19). His findings augment our modern conception of the Sitz im Leben of the wealthy in Ephesus. Additionally, because Ephesiaca contains some rare terms and themes that are found in 1 Timothy, this groundbreaking research offers fresh insight for biblical reading and interpretation.

Author : Michael Robertson
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2023-11-20
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004685710

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Reading the Letter to Titus in Light of Crete by Michael Robertson Pdf

This volume argues that Titus’s invocation of Crete affected the ways early readers developed their identities. Using archaeological data, classical writings, and early Christian documents, he describes multiple traditions that circulated on Crete and throughout the Roman Empire concerning Cretan Zeus, Cretan social structure, and Cretan Judaism. He then uses these traditions to interpret Titus and explain how the letter would intersect with and affect readers’ identities. Because readers had differing conceptions of Crete based on their location and access to and evaluation of Cretan traditions, readers would have developed their identities in multiple, conflictual, even contradictory ways.