Slaves, citizens, sons : legal metaphors in the Epistles /

Lyall, Francis,

Slaves, citizens, sons : legal metaphors in the Epistles / [print] Francis Lyall. - Grand Rapids, Michigan : Academie Books, (c)1984. - 288 pages ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographies and index.

The slave and the freedman -- Aliens and citizens - Adoption -- Inheritance -- The Father's household -- Trust: The faith of Christ -- Mercantile images -- Redemption -- Of metaphors and analogies -- The system of law -- Law in the provinces -- The epistles -- Paul.



9780310451914

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Bible.--Epistles--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Law (Theology)--Biblical teaching.

BS2545.L981.S538 1984