Paul, The Apostle of Obedience: Reading Obedience in Romans

Hardback

Main Details

Title Paul, The Apostle of Obedience: Reading Obedience in Romans
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dr. Assistant Professor Jason A. Myers
SeriesThe Library of New Testament Studies
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:264
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenreBiblical studies
ISBN/Barcode 9780567705839
ClassificationsDewey:227.106
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint T.& T.Clark Ltd
Publication Date 22 September 2022
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Jason A. Myers reconsiders the meaning and context of the phrase "the obedience of faith" in Rom 1:5 and how it contributes to the theme of obedience in Romans. In contrast to previous studies that have nearly exclusively focused on the obedience language in light of the Hebrew Bible and Second Temple literature, Myers instead investigates how this language functioned within the Greco-Roman world, particularly in the discourse of the Roman Empire. By studying both the Greco-Roman contexts and the use of obedience language during the Empire, Myers sheds fresh light on the meaning of "the obedience of faith," and concludes that such examination helps contemporary readers understand how Gentiles in Paul's audience would have heard and received the terms and images relating to obedience. In addition, he argues that Paul's use of obedience language, both at the beginning and end of Romans (1:5; 15:18), serves as rhetorical bookends, and signals a theme that is central to Paul's purpose in Romans and integral to his calling as an apostle to the Gentiles.

Author Biography

Jason A. Myers is Assistant Professor of Biblical studies at Greensboro College, USA and lecturer in New Testament at WTC Theology in the UK.