Either Jew or Gentile: Paul's Unfolding Theology of Inclusivity
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Manufacturer: Westminster PR
EAN (European Article Number): 9780664224530
Number of Items: 1
Binding: Paperback
Author: Eung Chun Park
Publisher: Westminster PR
Edition: 1st
Dewey Decimal Number: 225.92
Publication Date: 2003-08
Reading Level: 136
Description: In this book, Eung Park reconstructs a focused and coherent narrative of the last two decades of the life of Paul as it revolved around gentile mission. The result is a detailed and thorough analysis of the Pauline letters that shows how Paul's theology changed over the course of his life as a result of his struggle to defend his gospel against those who advocated a different kind of gospel.
The book traces the stories of the two gospels in early Christianity in Paul's time (i.e., the gospel of the circumcision and the gospel of the uncircumcision) as they unfolded through such landmark events as the Apostolic Council in Jerusalem, the Antioch Incident, the Galatian Incident, the Corinthian Incident, and Paul's last visit to Jerusalem.
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Review Summary: Finding grace in Paul
Date: 2004-03-17
Details: Eung Chun Park takes us on a journey with Paul, not in the sense of biography but rather theology. Here he traces Paul's theological development as he confronts new issues in the church, particularly how to unite people of diverse backgrounds and attitudes toward the Christ. His essential suggestion (it's not really a premise) is that we can take Paul's growing sense of inclusion toward Christians of both Jewish and Gentile background (starting in his harsh condemnation in Galatians and ending with the hymn of Philippians) and extend it to consider people of other religions. Do I agree with this? Not really -- Paul's inclusiveness extended to those who experienced Jesus and no further (consider his hatred of idols). That proved no stumbling block, however. I learned a lot from the book. I particularly appreciated his examination of Philippians, placing the writing of the letter at the end of Paul's ministry when he was a captive in Rome. What's more, it's a book on the New Testament that didn't put me to sleep.
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