Salvation in the New Testament : perspectives on soteriology / edited by Jan G. van der Watt.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Van der Watt, J. G. (Jan Gabriël), 1952-

Series:

Supplements to Novum Testamentum ; v. 121.

Supplements to Novum Testamentum, 0167-9732 ; v. 121

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Salvation--Biblical teaching.

Salvation.

Bible. New Testament--Theology.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (543 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Salvation in the New Testament offers an analysis of the soteriological perspectives and language of the different books of the New Testament. Special attention is given to the imagery used in expressing soteriological ideas. Salvation deals with becoming part of the people of God. In Salvation in the New Testament special attention is given to the nature and power of the salvific language used in the New Testament to express the dynamics of salvation. Individual articles on the different books of the New Testament highlight the diverse perspectives offered in these documents. The emphasis especially falls on the different images and metaphors which were used to express the event and moment of salvation, rather than on the results (ethics or behaviour) of salvation. An overview of the different perspectives on soteriology in the New Testament offers the opportunity to compare similarities and differences in concepts and expressions. It also illustrates the dynamic interaction between historical situations and salvific language and expression.

Contents:

Preliminary Material

Introduction

IhΣoyΣ, The Davidic Messiah, as Political Saviour in Matthew’s History / Andries G. van Aarde

Salvation in Mark / H. J. Bernard Combrink

Soteriological Perspectives in Luke’s Gospel / Gert J. Steyn

Salvation in the Gospel According to John

The Soteriology of Acts: Restoration to Life / Hermie C. van Zyl

The “For Us” Phrases in Pauline Soteriology: Considering Their Background and Use / Cilliers Breytenbach

XariΣ in Paul: An Investigation Into the Apostle’s “Performative” Application of the Language of Grace Within the Framework of His Theological Reflection on the Event/Process of Salvation / Stephan J. Joubert

Forensic Metaphors in Romans and Their Soteriological Significance / Andrie B. du Toit

Salvation as Redemption: The use of “Redemption” Metaphors in Pauline Literature / D. Francois Tolmie

Salvation of the Reconciled (With a Note on the Background of Paul’s Metaphor of Reconciliation) / Cilliers Breytenbach

Salvation in Colossians and Ephesians / Petrus J. Gräbe

Safe in the Family of God: Soteriological Perspectives in 1 Thessalonians / Pieter G. R. de Villiers

“Christ Jesus Came Into the World to Save Sinners”: Soteriology in the Pastoral Epistles / Abraham J. Malherbe

God’s Purposes and Christ’s Saving Work According to Hebrews / Craig R. Koester

Simple Salvation, but Not of Straw. . . .Jacobean Soteriology / J. Eugene Botha

Metaphors in the Soteriology in 1 Peter: Identifying and Interpreting the Salvific Imageries / Fika J. Janse van Rensburg

Salvation in the Johannine Epistles / Dirk G. van der Merwe

Soteriology in the Apocalypse of John / Jan A. du Rand

Soteriology of the New Testament: Some Tentative Remarks

Index of Authors.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-280-86772-8

9786610867721

1-4294-5282-X

90-474-0710-5

1-4337-0666-0

OCLC:

191936492

Publisher Number:

10.1163/9789047407102 DOI