New Testament Theology: Communion and Community (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780800637200)

Esler's innovative proposal features a cutting-edge combination of theology, exegesis, and social analysis. He argues for new thinking about New Testament theology in light of the early social history of Christian communities. His detailed analysis of Paul's letters to the Romans and 1 Corinthians validates his thesis and clarifies its significance for scholarship. Using both the tradition of the communion of the saints and social-scientific methods, Esler brings the discipline of New Testament theology back to its theological core. He argues that interpreters also need to take into account both the history of interpretation and the multitude of voices within the contemporary church.

Author: Philip Francis Esler
ISBN-10: 0800637208
ISBN-13: 9780800637200
Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2005
Pages: 368
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.09lbs
Size: 9.07h x 6.03w x 0.79d