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Author Das, A. Andrew

Title Paul and the stories of Israel : grand thematic narratives in Galatians / A. Andrew Das
Published Minneapolis : Fortress Press, 2016

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Description 1 online resource (x, 304 pages)
Contents An introduction to the grand thematic narrative -- The gentile influx into Zion -- Rethinking the covenantal Paul -- The obedient Abraham and Isaac in the Aqedah -- Exodus allusions in Galatians 4:1-7 -- The spirit as Exodus cloud -- A narrative of the imperial cult in Asia Minor -- Lessons learned and the path forward
Summary Much recent scholarship on Paul has searched for implicit narratives behind Paul's scriptural allusions. A. Andrew Das reviews six proposals for "grand thematic narratives" behind the logic of Galatians: the covenant; the influx of nations to Zion; Isaac's near sacrifice; the Spirit as cloud in the wilderness; the Exodus; and the imperial cult. Das weighs each of these proposals exegetically and finds them wanting, examples of what Samuel Sandmel famously labeled "parallelomania." Das reflects on the risks of seeking comprehensive stories behind Paul's letters and offers a path forward
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-269) and indexes
Notes English
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SUBJECT Bible. Galatians -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
Bible. Galatians -- Theology
Bible. Galatians fast
Subject RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- New Testament.
Theology
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9781506413785
1506413781