Romans: An Introduction and Study Guide (Paperback)

Sze-kar Wan

ISBN 10: 0567675033 / ISBN 13: 9780567675033

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Edinburgh, 2021

Paperback. Sze-kar Wan examines the social and political ramifications of Pauls last and longest letter. By taking seriously Pauls faithfulness to his ancestral tradition, Wan argues that Paul is engaged in ethnic construction by incorporating non-Jews into Ideal Israel. With its claim of universality and the cosmic Son of God installed as king, Ideal Israel stands in pointed opposition to the Roman Empire. Wan presents the Letter to the Romans as Pauls extended argument to his Gentile audience in defence of Ideal Israel and their place in it, without ignoring such prominent themes as good news, faith and belief, eschatology, and the collection for the poor. By also including a reading of Romans 13 as resistance against absolute authority, at variance with historical interpretations that defended American slavery and German Nazism, Wan gives readers a new perspective on a defiant message that can be marshalled to resist oppressive regimes. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780567675033

Synopsis:

Sze-kar Wan examines the social and political ramifications of Paul's last and longest letter. By taking seriously Paul's faithfulness to his ancestral tradition, Wan argues that Paul is engaged in ethnic construction by incorporating non-Jews into Ideal Israel. With its claim of universality and the cosmic Son of God installed as king, Ideal Israel stands in pointed opposition to the Roman Empire.

Wan presents the Letter to the Romans as Paul's extended argument to his Gentile audience in defence of Ideal Israel and their place in it, without ignoring such prominent themes as good news, faith and belief, eschatology, and the collection for the poor. By also including a reading of Romans 13 as resistance against absolute authority, at variance with historical interpretations that defended American slavery and German Nazism, Wan gives readers a new perspective on a defiant message that can be marshalled to resist oppressive regimes.

About the Authors: Sze-kar Wan is professor of New Testament at Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University, USA.

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, Professor of New Testament, Pacific School of Religion, 1798 Scenic Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94709

Bibliographic Details

Title: Romans: An Introduction and Study Guide (...
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, Edinburgh
Publication Date: 2021
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new