The State of Pauline Studies: A Survey of Recent Research - Paperback

by Nijay K. Gupta (Editor), Erin M. Heim (Editor), Scot McKnight (Editor)

In every generation, the study of Paul evolves with new insights and questions. This enigmatic ancient figure continues to ignite interesting conversations and vigorous debates.

Complementing the successful The State of New Testament Studies, this book surveys the current landscape of Pauline studies, offering readers a concise guide to contemporary discussions in Pauline scholarship. It brings together a diverse team of leading scholars, providing up-to-date, expert analysis on important issues in Pauline studies, such as Christology, salvation, the Spirit, gender, and empire. In addition, each of the Pauline letters is examined in detail.

This book will serve as an ideal supplemental textbook for Paul courses. Contributors include Ben Blackwell, Dennis Edwards, Timothy Gombis, John Goodrich, Nijay K. Gupta, Erin Heim, Chris Hoklotubbe, Joshua Jipp, Scot McKnight, Peter Oakes, B. J. Oropeza, Angela Parker, Kris Song, Jennifer Strawbridge, Sydney Tooth, Cynthia Long Westfall, and Kent Yinger.

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"Absolutely critical for anyone interested in the serious study of Paul, the Pauline correspondence, and Paul's theology"

A diverse team of leading scholars survey the current landscape of Pauline studies, offering readers a concise guide to contemporary discussions.

"This volume is absolutely critical for anyone interested in the serious study of Paul, the Pauline correspondence, and Paul's theology. A collection of substantive, wonderful, and at times lively essays--not to be missed."
--Michael J. Gorman, St. Mary's Seminary & University

"These brilliant colleagues give us an expert guide to the current state of play in research on Paul, topic by topic as well as letter by letter."
--Matthew V. Novenson, Princeton Theological Seminary

"Written by knowledgeable and exciting researchers, this easy-to-navigate resource provides a wealth of insight. For anyone who feels daunted when approaching the voluminous and intense field of Pauline studies, this is a great place to begin."
--Amy Peeler, Wheaton College

"An authoritative road map to current debates about key topics in Pauline studies and about each book in the Pauline corpus. An indispensable and highly recommended guide!"
--Paul Trebilco, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

Contributors

Ben C. Blackwell
Dennis R. Edwards
Timothy G. Gombis
John K. Goodrich
Nijay K. Gupta
Erin M. Heim
T. Christopher Hoklotubbe
Joshua W. Jipp
Scot McKnight
Peter Oakes
B. J. Oropeza
Angela N. Parker
Kris Song
Jennifer Strawbridge
Sydney Tooth
Cynthia Long Westfall
Kent L. Yinger

Author Biography

Nijay K. Gupta (PhD, Durham University) is professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, cohosts the Slow Theology podcast, and founded the Crux Sola blog. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

Erin M. Heim (PhD, University of Otago) is tutor in biblical studies at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford, in Oxford, England, and cohosts the OnScript podcast.

Scot McKnight (PhD, University of Nottingham) is professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois.