672 pages
Publisher: Eerdmans (September 3, 2015)
ISBN-10: 0802868894
ISBN-13: 978-0802868893
Professor John M. G. Barclay is known in the academic world for his great contributions to a better understanding of the Pauline context and the apostle Paul. In this new book published by Eerdmans, we find a challenging and theologically balanced reading.
In the book "Paul and the Gift", the professor shows us an analysis on the gift in the Pauline context, taking into account the Greco-Roman background and the second temple. Undoubtedly, this work will be a great contribution to a more fresh and profound reading of grace (gift) in Pauline Christology.
The book is divided into four parts:
1. The multiple meanings of gift and grace
An anthropological and historical analysis of the gift. As the gift has been interpreted in historical-theological development: from Marcion to the recent discussions of Paul and Grace
In this chapter, the author shows us six perfections of the gift (it is a very enriching part to understand this work.)
2. Divine gift in Second Temple Judaism
An analysis of the concept of grace in the writings of Second Temple Judaism, like The Wisdom of Solomon, Philo, etc
3. Galatians: The Christ-Gift and the recalibration of worth
4. Romans: Israel, the gentiles and God's creative gift
"Paul and the Gift", will be a reference book for future generations who talk about Paul and about grace. The author has done a great job to make this book accessible not only for academics but for all those who want to deepen in the Pauline context.
Thanks to Eerdmans for the copy of this book to review
