The Strong and the Weak: Romans 14.1-15.13 in Context (Society for New Testament Studies Monograph Series, Series Number 103) - Hardcover

Reasoner, Mark

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521633346 ISBN 13: 9780521633345

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 1999

Synopsis

This book situates Romans 14.1-15.13 in the context of first-century Roman thought, from the perspective of asceticism (especially vegetarianism), superstition, and obligation. It seeks to situate this section of Romans within the letter as a whole, and concludes that the section illustrates the theme of the letter: that Paul, his gospel, and those who follow it are not shameful. New contributions to Romans research surface through a fresh examination of the terms "strong" and "weak" in light of their use within Roman social discourse.

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Review:

"...the study advances our understanding of this much-debated problem by situating the apostle's appeal in the context of his intended readers' likely cultural setting, concentrating on the realities of social stratification, religious praxis, and moral discourse prevailing in first-century Rome." Walter T. Wilson, The Journal of Religion

"For most readers...Reasoner's monograph helps move Paul's almost monolithic Romans from the stratosphere of early Christian theology...into the religious and social context of both early Christianity and first century Roman religious life." Bryn Mawr Classical Review

"This is an important work for anyone studying Romans...Moreover, it very useful for anyone studying Roman culture." Joural of Bibilical Literature

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0521633346
• ISBN 13: 9780521633345
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 296