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Moral Formation According to Paul: The Context and Coherence of Pauline Ethics

James W. Thompson

This fresh treatment of Paul's ethics addresses this question: how, according to Paul, can Christian communities know how God wants them to live? Leading biblical scholar James Thompson explains that Paul offers a coherent moral vision based not only on the story of Christ but also on the norms of the law. Paul did not live with a sharp dichotomy of law and gospel and recognized the continuing importance of the law. Thompson makes a distinctive contribution by locating the roots of Paul's concrete ethical thought in Hellenistic Judaism rather than Hellenistic moral philosophy. Students of New Testament ethics and Pauline theology will value this work.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Baker Academic
  • Publish Date: Oct 1st, 2011
  • Pages: 272
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.98in - 6.06in - 0.69in - 0.82lb
  • EAN: 9780801039027
  • Categories: • Biblical Studies - New Testament - Paul's Letters• Christian Theology - Ethics & Moral Teaching

About the Author

Thompson, James W.: - James W. Thompson (PhD, Vanderbilt University) is scholar in residence at the Graduate School of Theology at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas. He is the editor of Restoration Quarterly and the author of numerous books, including Moral Formation according to Paul, Pastoral Ministry according to Paul, The Church according to Paul, and Hebrews in the Paideia commentary series.