The meaning of "works of the law" in Galatians and Romans / Robert Keith Rapa.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rapa, Robert Keith, 1952-

Series:

Studies in biblical literature ; vol. 31.

Studies in biblical literature ; vol. 31

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Galatians--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. Romans--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible. Romans.

Bible. Galatians.

Law (Theology)--Biblical teaching.

Law (Theology).

Justification (Christian theology)--Biblical teaching.

Justification (Christian theology).

Paul, the Apostle, Saint.

Paul.

Jewish law.

Theology of law.

Physical Description:

xiv, 317 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

New York : P. Lang, [2001]

Contents:

Part 1 Sharpening the Focus

Chapter 1 The Problem of [characters not reproducible] 3

Paul's Understanding of the Law as a Theological Problem 3

Methodology for Understanding Paul's Use of [characters not reproducible] 7

Chapter 2 Issues in the Debate Surrounding Paul and the Law 15

Perspectives on Paul and the Law: The Reformers 15

Perspectives on Paul and the Law: The Modern Perspective 21

Chapter 3 An Analysis of Terms and Expressions Related to [characters not reproducible] 53

Comparable Phrases in Analogous Texts 53

The [characters not reproducible] Lexical Data 56

Significance of the [characters not reproducible] Lexical Data 57

Part 2 The Use of [characters not reproducible] in Galatians

Chapter 4 The Historical Setting of Galatians 73

The Date of Galatians 74

Paul's Opponents at Galatia 81

The Situation in the Galatian Churches 94

Chapter 5 Epistolary and Rhetorical Considerations 101

Epistolary Considerations 102

Rhetorical Considerations 109

Summary: An Epistolary-Rhetorical Outline of Galatians 118

Chapter 6 Exegesis of Galatians [characters not reproducible] Texts 123

[characters not reproducible] Texts and Contexts 123

Summary: The Meaning of [characters not reproducible] in the Argument of Galatians 166

Part 3 The Use of [characters not reproducible] in Romans

Chapter 7 The Historical Setting of Romans 189

The Christian Community at Rome 189

The Purpose of Romans 194

Chapter 8 Epistolary and Rhetorical Considerations 215

Epistolary Considerations 215

Rhetorical Considerations 223

Summary: An Epistolary-Rhetorical Outline of Romans 230

Chapter 9 Exegesis of Romans [characters not reproducible] Texts 235

[characters not reproducible] Texts and Contexts 235

Summary: The Meaning of [characters not reproducible] in the Argument of Romans 254

Conclusion: Implications for an Understanding of Paul

Chapter 10 Paul and the Use of [characters not reproducible] 263

[characters not reproducible] as a Factor in Paul's Polemics 263

[characters not reproducible] as a Feature in Paul's View of the Law 266.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [269]-307) and index.

ISBN:

0820451193

OCLC:

44167561