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Adopted into God's Family: Exploring a Pauline Metaphor (New Studies in Biblical Theology)
Professor Trevor J. Burke
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Description for Adopted into God's Family: Exploring a Pauline Metaphor (New Studies in Biblical Theology)
Paperback. Series: New Studies in Biblical Theology. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HRA; HRCG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 140 x 217 x 21. Weight in Grams: 304.
'... you received the Spirit of adoption' (Romans 8:15) The relationship between God and his people is understood in various ways by the biblical writers, and it is arguably the apostle Paul who uses the richest vocabulary. Unique to Paul's writings is the term huiothesia, the process or act of being 'adopted as son(s)'. It occurs five times in three of his letters, where it functions as a key theological metaphor. Trevor Burke argues that huiothesia has been misunderstood, misrepresented, or neglected through scholarly preoccupation with its cultural background. He redresses the balance in this comprehensive study, ... Read more
'... you received the Spirit of adoption' (Romans 8:15) The relationship between God and his people is understood in various ways by the biblical writers, and it is arguably the apostle Paul who uses the richest vocabulary. Unique to Paul's writings is the term huiothesia, the process or act of being 'adopted as son(s)'. It occurs five times in three of his letters, where it functions as a key theological metaphor. Trevor Burke argues that huiothesia has been misunderstood, misrepresented, or neglected through scholarly preoccupation with its cultural background. He redresses the balance in this comprehensive study, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Inter-Varsity Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Series
New Studies in Biblical Theology
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Nottingham, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781844741465
SKU
V9781844741465
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About Professor Trevor J. Burke
Trevor J. Burke is Professor of New Testament, Moody Bible Institute, Chicago.
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