| Constructing the World Contributor(s): Adams, Edward (Author) |
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ISBN: 0567086895 ISBN-13: 9780567086891 Publisher: T&T Clark OUR PRICE: $217.80 Product Type: Hardcover Published: November 2000 Annotation: In this groundbreaking study of Paul, Adams focuses on Paul's understanding and use of cosmological concepts, such as "world" and "creation". Adams brings to bear the most recently developed disciplines, including "critical linguistics" to the interpretation of Pauline texts, showing, for example, the differing perspectives on the world of I Corinthians and Romans. He examines Paul's historical and social context and illuminates the whole cosmological project of Pauline Christianity. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Reference - Religion | Biblical Studies - General |
| Dewey: 227.06 |
| Series: Studies of the New Testament and Its World |
| Physical Information: 1.22" H x 5.66" W x 8.84" (1.10 lbs) 320 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Academic |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this ground-breaking study of Paul, Dr Adams focuses on Paul's understanding and use of cosmological concepts, such as 'world' and 'creation'.Adams brings to bear the most recently developed disciplines, including 'critical linguistics', to the interpretation of Pauline texts, showing up, for example, the differing perspectives on the world of 1 Corinthians and Romans.He examines Paul's historical and social context and illuminates the whole cosmological project of Pauline Christianity. |
Contributor Bio(s): Adams, Edward: - Edward Adams is Professor of New Testament Studies, King's College, London. He is also the author of 'Constructing the World: A Study in Paul's Cosmological Language' (2000, T&T Clark) and has co-authored 'Christianity at Corinth: The Quest for the Pauline Church'. |