Udo Schnelle

This comprehensive introduction to the life and thought of Paul combines historical and theological analysis.

His Life and Theology

Apostle Paul

Der Romerbrief gehort zweifellos zu den wichtigsten Schriften des Neuen Testaments. In diesem Band werden von Exegeten/Exegetinnen aus aller Welt zentrale Texte des Romerbriefes interpretiert und mit aktuellen Fragestellungen verbunden. Wer den Stand der internationalen Forschung zum Romerbrief kennen lernen mochte, muss zu diesem Band greifen.

The Letter to the Romans

Dieses Lehrbuch entfaltet das Denken des Paulus vor dem Hintergrund seines Lebens. Der erste Hauptteil behandelt das Leben und die Briefe, im zweiten Hauptteil folgt eine thematisch strukturierte Darstellung der zentralen Themen des paulinischen Denkens, das so gleichermaßen in seiner historischen Genese und in seiner Systemqualität erfaßt wird. In Aufnahme der neueren wissenssoziologischen und geschichtstheoretischen Diskussion wird die paulinische Theologie als eine Sinnbildung verstanden, die sich durch hohe Anschlußfähigkeit auszeichnet. Trotz zahlreicher denkerischer Probleme und widriger historischer Umstände gelingt es Paulus, sein durch einen messianischen Universalismus gekennzeichnetes Denken in die bereits bestehenden Sinnwelten der hellenistischen Kultur zu installieren. Dabei zeigt sich, wie stark Paulus auch in den Kategorien dieser Kultur dachte und wie er in der Lage war, in seinen Gemeinden eine neue kognitive und emotionale Identität zu schaffen. Seit geraumer Zeit ist dies wieder eine neue, umfassende Gesamtdarstellung von Person und Theologie des Apostels Paulus.

Leben und Denken

Paulus

Beginning as a marginal group in Galilee, the movement initiated by Jesus of Nazareth became a world religion within 100 years. Why, among various religious movements, did Christianity succeed? This major work by internationally renowned scholar Udo Schnelle traces the historical, cultural, and theological influences and developments of the early years of the Christian movement. It shows how Christianity provided an intellectual framework, a literature, and socialization among converts that led to its enduring influence. Senior New Testament scholar James Thompson offers a clear, fluent English translation of the successful German edition.

An Introduction to Its History, Literature, and Development

The First One Hundred Years of Christianity

Following his well-received Apostle Paul, prominent European scholar Udo Schnelle now offers a major new theology of the New Testament. The work has been translated into English from the original German, with bibliographic adaptations, by leading American scholar M. Eugene Boring. This comprehensive critical introduction combines historical and theological analysis. Schnelle begins with the teaching of Jesus and continues with a discussion of the theology of Paul. He then moves on to the Synoptic Gospels; the deutero-Pauline, catholic, and Johannine letters; and Revelation, paying due attention to authorship, chronology, genre, and canonical considerations. This is an essential book for anyone with a scholarly interest in the New Testament.

Theology of the New Testament

M. Eugene Boring

"The author's critical acumen and theological sensitivity, as well as his obvious control of both primary and secondary literature, make this book a necessary addition to the library of every serious student of the New Testament and an ideal text for advanced courses." David E. Aune, University of Notre Dame Following his well-received Apostle Paul, prominent European scholar Udo Schnelle now offers a major new theology of the New Testament. The work has been translated into English from the original German, with bibliographic adaptations, by leading American scholar M. Eugene Boring. This comprehensive critical introduction combines historical and theological analysis. Schnelle begins with the teaching of Jesus and continues with a discussion of the theology of Paul. He then moves on to the Synoptic Gospels; the deutero-Pauline, catholic, and Johannine letters; and Revelation, paying due attention to authorship, chronology, genre, and canonical considerations. This is an essential text for professors, students, clergy, and others with a scholarly interest in the New Testament.

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