Perspectives Old and New on Paul by Stephen Westerholm

Perspectives Old and New on Paul by Stephen Westerholm

Here, finally, is a much-needed review and analysis of the divergent interpretations of Paul. With a clear head and winsome sense of humor, Stephen Westerholm compares the traditional understanding of Paul to more recent readings, drawing on the writings of key figures in the debate both past and present.

Westerholm first offers a detailed portrait of the Lutheran Paul, including the way such theologians as Augustine, Luther, Calvin, and Wesley have traditionally interpreted justification by faith to mean that God declares sinners righteous by his grace apart from works. Westerholm then explores how Paul has fared in the twentieth century, in which New Perspective readings of Paul see him teaching that Gentiles need not become Jews or observe Jewish law to be God's people. The final section of the book looks anew at disputed areas of Paul's theological language and offers compelling discussion on the place of both justification by faith and Mosaic law in divine redemption.

Westerholm, Stephen: - Stephen Westerholm (DTheol, Lund University) is professor of early Christian studies emeritus at McMaster University. He is the author of Justification Reconsidered, Understanding Paul, Perspectives Old and New on Paul, and Jesus and Scribal Authority.

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ISBN 13	9780802848093
ISBN 10	0802848095
Title	Perspectives Old and New on Paul
Author	Stephen Westerholm
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
Year published	2003-11-01
Number of pages	488
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