Description

Since 1963, substantial objections have been raised against the traditional view of the Pauline doctrine of justification, mainly by New Testament scholars such as Krister Stendahl, E. P. Sanders and James D. G. Dunn. This book evaluates the New Perspective on Paul and finds it wanting. With appreciation for the important critique already offered by Donald Hagner, which is included in this volume, Peter Stuhlmacher mounts a forthright and well-supported challenge based on established and more recent scholarship concerning Pauls understanding of justification. In particular he argues that the forensic and mystical elements of Pauls doctrine of justification should not be played off against one another. Rather Pauls understanding can be faithfully rendered only within the context of his apostolic mission to Jews and Gentiles and the expectation of the coming kingdom of God. This book will be of interest to students and teachers of biblical studies, biblical theology and systematic theology, and to those engaged in Jewish-Christian dialogue, Protestant-Roman Catholic conversation about the doctrine of justification, or discussions of rival views of justification within Protestantism.

Author: Peter Stuhlmacher
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: IVP Academic
Published: 09/20/2001
Pages: 108
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 8.22h x 5.52w x 0.39d
ISBN: 9780830826612
Language: English