The theology of Paul the Apostle

摘要: The Theology of Paul the Apostle, by James D. G. Dunn. Grand Rapids/Cambridge, UK: Eerdmans, 1998. Pp. xvi + 808. $45.00/29.95. Into this massive volume Professor Dunn has poured both his vast learning and passion for hero, Paul. result is detail (sometimes, perhaps, tedious) wedded with engagement certainly, enthusiastic). In "Prolegomena" author lays out basic judgments that determine structure character what to follow. It important mention a few. ( 1 ) "Theology" be assigned breadth includes worship ethics. "A theology remote from everyday living would not Paul" (p. 9). (2) Paul's must constructed synthetic analysis all authentic letters. (3) Yet more than sum total statements in letters, since they imply depend upon larger theological structure. uses image iceberg: we see suggests much cannot see. This dangerous water (the reader will pardon metaphor), it provides opportunity researcher find just about anything. What finds flourishing Judaism, complete frequent allusions Torah teaching Jesus. (4) As book, proposes use, as far possible, outline Romans, own, most mature, Along number scholars, rejects idea static "center" Paul, although he prepared accept Beker's term, "coherence." Some allowance made fluidity even development. (5) And should attitude Paul? states clearly: "The fruitful dialogues on degree sympathy one dialogue partner concerns other" 12). preferable "a hostile hermeneutic suspicion" found some interpreters, especially, apparently, those who investigate rhetoric (he names no names). Whether or Dunn's always aligned does suggest handbook. First describes God, God consistently Jewish. "Paul's conversion had changed belief God" 29). Then comes human created finite, followed sin. At point Christ enters scheme: historical person, crucified (perhaps key concept), resurrected, preexistent, eschatological. section "the crucified" interesting lumps together sacrifice, redemption, reconciliation, christus victor, but grace justification. After event salvation can begin (in chapter event, justification faith, participation Christ, spirit, baptism). But process salvation, which treatment Romans 9-11. final chapters deal church I because an author's perspective so clearly revealed it. For example, how different outcome might have been if topics were part discussion Christ! Who emerges book? all, remains Jew heart mind. added course, Jesus God's chosen one, center whose activity saving cross. Judaism liberation narrow pride community saw itself singly called God. …