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Romans 7 and Christian identity : a study of the 'I' in its literary context / Will N. Timmins.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Publication details: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, (c)2017.Description: 1 online resource (xiv, 238 pages)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781108195423
  • 9781108178242
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • BS2655 .R663 2017
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:Subject: This book provides a solution to one of the Bible's notorious cruxes, the identity of the speaking 'I' of Romans 7.Subject: In this book, Will N. Timmins provides a close rereading of Romans 7 within its literary-argumentative context and offers a fresh and compelling solution to the identity of the 'I' in this text. Challenging existing paradigms, which fail to provide both literary coherence and theological plausibility, he develops his own positive theory about the device. Along the way he also re-examines a number of key texts within the letter, which have hitherto not been given due weight within the scholarly discussion. This study offers a fresh and satisfying solution to one of the Bible's most notorious cruxes, and contributes to our understanding of the apostle Paul's thought. It will be of interest to all scholars and students within the fields of biblical studies and Christian theology.
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Includes bibliographies and index.

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

In this book, Will N. Timmins provides a close rereading of Romans 7 within its literary-argumentative context and offers a fresh and compelling solution to the identity of the 'I' in this text. Challenging existing paradigms, which fail to provide both literary coherence and theological plausibility, he develops his own positive theory about the device. Along the way he also re-examines a number of key texts within the letter, which have hitherto not been given due weight within the scholarly discussion. This study offers a fresh and satisfying solution to one of the Bible's most notorious cruxes, and contributes to our understanding of the apostle Paul's thought. It will be of interest to all scholars and students within the fields of biblical studies and Christian theology.

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