Romans 7 and Christian Identity

Klappentext The book will be of interest to all scholars and students within the fields of biblical studies and theology. It offers a fresh and satisfying solution to the notorious crux of Romans 7 - the identity of the 'I' - and contributes to our understanding of both the apostle Paul's thought and of Christian theology. Zusammenfassung The book will be of interest to all scholars and students within the fields of biblical studies and theology. It offers a fresh and satisfying solution to the notorious crux of Romans 7 - the identity of the 'I' - and contributes to our understanding of both the apostle Paul's thought and of Christian theology.

Auteur

Will N. Timmins is Lecturer in New Testament studies at Moore Theological College, Sydney.

Texte du rabat

This book provides a solution to one of the Bible's notorious cruxes, the identity of the speaking 'I' of Romans 7.

Contenu

1. Introduction; 2. Speech-in-character: a critical assessment; 3. Romans 3:7: the singularity and solidarity of 'I'; 4. Romans 6:12-19: life in the mortal body; 5. Romans 7.7-13: 'I' and Adamic solidarity; 6. Romans 7:14-25: 'I' and Christian identity; 7. Conclusion; Appendix 1: the first personal singular in Romans.