The Strong and the Weak: Romans 14.1-15.13 in Context (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521633345)

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.

Author: Mark Reasoner
ISBN-10: 0521633346
ISBN-13: 9780521633345
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/28/1999
Pages: 296
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.81d