Constructing the world: a study in Paul's cosmological language

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...

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Main Author: Adams, Edward (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Edinburgh International Clark 2000
In:Year: 2000
Reviews:, in: WiWei 63 (2000) 136-137 (Klauck, Hans-Josef)
, in: JR 82 (2002) 103-104 (Badley, Jo-Ann)
Constructing the World: A Study in Paul's Cosmological Language. Edward Adams (2002) (Badley, Jo-Ann)
[Rezension von: ADAMS, EDWARD, Constructing the World: A Study in Paul's Cosmological Language (Studies of the New Testament and Its World)] (2001) (Paffenroth, Kim)
Edition:1. publ.
Series/Journal:Studies of the New Testament and its world
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Paul Apostle / Cosmology / Creation
IxTheo Classification:HC New Testament
Further subjects:B Ktisis
B World view
B / N.T / Bible / Epistles of Paul Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Biblical cosmology
B Bible T. Paul Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Cosmology
B Cosmos
B World
B Thesis
B Bibliography
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Summary: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.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0567086895