The State of Pauline Studies: A Survey of Recent Research

by Nijay K. Gupta (Editor), Erin M. Heim (Editor), Scot McKnight (Editor)

Overview

In every generation, the study of Paul evolves with new insights and questions. This enigmatic ancient figure continues to ignite interesting conversations and vigorous debates.

Complementing the successful The State of New Testament Studies, this book surveys the current landscape of Pauline studies, offering readers a concise guide to contemporary discussions in Pauline scholarship. It brings together a diverse team of leading scholars, providing up-to-date, expert analysis on important issues in Pauline studies, such as Christology, salvation, the Spirit, gender, and empire. In addition, each of the Pauline letters is examined in detail.

This book will serve as an ideal supplemental textbook for Paul courses. Contributors include Ben Blackwell, Dennis Edwards, Timothy Gombis, John Goodrich, Nijay K. Gupta, Erin Heim, Chris Hoklotubbe, Joshua Jipp, Scot McKnight, Peter Oakes, B. J. Oropeza, Angela Parker, Kris Song, Jennifer Strawbridge, Sydney Tooth, Cynthia Long Westfall, and Kent Yinger.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781540966094
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	08/20/2024
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, Durham University) is professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He is cohost of the Slow Theology podcast, founder of the Crux Sola blog, and has written numerous books, including Tell Her Story, A Beginner's Guide to New Testament Studies, 15 New Testament Words of Life, and commentaries on Galatians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1 and 2 Thessalonians. He is also the coeditor, with Scot McKnight, of The State of New Testament Studies, and a senior translator for the New Living Translation. Gupta lives in Portland, Oregon.

Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham), a world-renowned scholar, writer, and speaker, is professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. His blog, Jesus Creed, is one of the most popular and influential evangelical blogs. McKnight is the author, coauthor, or editor of more than seventy-five books, including It Takes a Church to Baptize, Adam and the Genome, Kingdom Conspiracy, The Jesus Creed, The King Jesus Gospel, and The Apostle Paul and the Christian Life. He is also a canon theologian for the Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction Nijay K. Gupta, Erin M. Heim, and Scot McKnight
Part 1: Topics Related to Pauline Studies
2. Paul and the Messiah Joshua W. Jipp
3. Paul and Judaism Kent L. Yinger
4. Paul and Salvation Ben C. Blackwell
5. Paul and the Spirit Kris Song
6. Paul and Gender Cynthia Long Westfall
7. Paul and Empire Peter Oakes
8. Feminist, Postcolonial, and Womanist Approaches to Paul Angela N. Parker
Part 2: The Pauline Corpus
9. Romans Jennifer Strawbridge
10. 1 Corinthians John K. Goodrich
11. 2 Corinthians B. J. Oropeza
12. Galatians Erin M. Heim
13. Ephesians Timothy G. Gombis
14. Philippians Nijay K. Gupta
15. Colossians Scot McKnight
16. 1-2 Thessalonians Sydney Tooth
17. 1-2 Timothy and Titus T. Christopher Hoklotubbe
18. Philemon Dennis R. Edwards
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