The unity of male and female in Jesus Christ an exegetical study of Gal 3.28C in light of Paul's theology of promise by Gesila Nneka Uzukwu.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Uzukwu, Gesila Nneka, author.

Series:

The Library of New Testament Studies

International studies on Christian origins within Library of New Testament studies v. 531

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Galatians, III, 28C--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (273 p.)

Place of Publication:

New York Bloomsbury T&T Clark US 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This detailed exegetical study of Gal 3.28c in the light of 3.14-29 and 4.21-31 shows not only how integral this verse is to chapters 3 and 4 of the letter, but also that it is the key to understanding Paul's theological argument of promise in Galatians. Paul's use of the story of Abraham in 3.14-29 and of Sarah in 4.21-31 in light of God's promise to the patriarch and the matriarch in Genesis 17 have implications displays the joint role of Abraham and Sarah in bringing about the promise, and underscores the unity of the believers in Christ. In light of this, Uzukwu examines important aspects of the history of the interpretation of Gal 3.28c. Uzukwu sheds light on the link between Gal 3:28 and the three expressions of gratitude found in Greek writings. Links are also revealed to the three blessings of gratitude that appear at the beginning of the Jewish cycle of morning prayers, Gen 1.27c (in the Septuagint), and the alleged pre-Pauline baptismal formula. She goes further to demonstrate how 3.28c is related to the unity of Galatians 3-4, focusing on the theme of the promise as the text discusses the effect of the Christ event in bringing about the fulfillment of that promise

Contents:

Preface

Introduction

Chapter 1. A review of Important Aspects of the History of Interpretation of Gal 3.28C

Chapter 2. Understanding Gal. 3.28C within the Structure of the Letter to the Galatians

Chapter 3. Abraham and the Promise: Gal 3.14-29

Chapter 4. Understanding the Role of Sarah in Relation to the Promise: Gal 4.21-31

Chapter 5. An Exegetical Study of Gal. 3.28, and in particular 3.28C, in the context of the theme of promise

Chapter 6. The Unity of Male and Female in Christ

Conclusion and Summary

Postscript

Bibliography

Index of References

Index of Authors

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index

ISBN:

9780567665478

056766547X

9780567661548

0567661547

OCLC:

944224435