| The Promises of God: The Background of Paul's Exclusive Use of 'Epangelia' for the Divine Pledge Contributor(s): Conway, Kevin P. (Author) |
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ISBN: 3110375079 ISBN-13: 9783110375077 Publisher: de Gruyter OUR PRICE: $228.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Studies - New Testament - Paul's Letters - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - New Testament - Religion | Biblical Commentary - New Testament - General |
| Dewey: 227.06 |
| Series: Beihefte Zur Zeitschrift Für die Neutestamentliche Wissensch |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.23 lbs) 315 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: After examining Jewish writings and Greek literature of the classical and Hellenistic periods, this study reveals that Paul is unique in his exlusive use of theἐπαγγελία word group for the divine pledge, which finds its antecedent in the Abrahamic covenantal promises. It is then argued that Paul's choice ofἐπαγγελία is driven by its conceptual and linguistic correspondence with εὐαγγέλιον, the term that forms the core of his ministry. |