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Author Lewis, John G. (John Goddard), 1952-

Title Looking for life : the role of "theo-ethical reasoning" in Paul's religion / John G. Lewis
Published London ; New York : T & T Clark International, ©2005

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Description 1 online resource (x, 297 pages)
Series Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 291
Journal for the study of the New Testament. Supplement series ; 291.
Contents Cover; Editorial Board; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; Chapter 1 THEOLOGY AND ETHICS IN PAUL; Chapter 2 IDENTIFYING THEO-ETHICAL REASONING (1 CORINTHIANS 1.1-4.21); Chapter 3 ENGAGING IN THEO-ETHICAL REASONING: ASSOCIATING EXPERIENCE WITH CONDUCT (1 CORINTHIANS 5.1-16.24); Chapter 4 ENGAGING IN THEO-ETHICAL REASONING: LOOKING FOR LIFE IN CHRIST AND NOT IN LAW (GALATIANS); Chapter 5 CONCLUSION; Bibliography; Index of References; Index of Authors
Summary Through exegetical studies of 1 Corinthians and Galatians, John Lewis shows how Paul synthesises theology and ethics - which interpreters frequently separate - as integrated aspects of Christian thinking and living. This fusion becomes evident in Paul's complex process of theological, moral reasoning that lies beneath the surface of his letters for which we have coined the phrase 'theo-ethical reasoning'. The book also examines how Paul encourages his churches to apply this theo-ethical reasoning in the community practice of spiritual discernment - a dialogical, comparative process of reasoned
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 223-273) and indexes
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Subject Paul, the Apostle, Saint -- Criticism and interpretation
SUBJECT Paul, the Apostle, Saint fast
Paulus (Apostel). Briefe. swd
Paulus (Apostel). Korintherbrief (I.) swd
Paulus (Apostel). Galaterbrief. swd
Bible. Epistles of Paul -- Theology
Bible. Epistles of Paul fast
Subject Christian ethics.
Protestant churches.
Theology.
theology.
RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- New Testament.
RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Paul's Letters.
Christian ethics
Protestant churches
Theology
Christliche Ethik
Nieuwtestamentische theologie.
Ethiek.
Brieven van Paulus.
Genre/Form Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780567457127
0567457125
1283199769
9781283199766