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The Importance of Outsiders to Pauline Communities - (Library of New Testament Studies) by Emma Louise Parker (Hardcover)
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- This book argues that, despite Paul's often dramatic and critical descriptions of non-Christians, his letters reveal a deep concern for the presence of outsiders and for their opinion of Christians.
- About the Author: Emma Louise Parker is Deputy Warden and Lecturer at Cranmer Hall, St John's College, Durham, UK.
- 208 Pages
- Religion + Beliefs, Biblical Studies
- Series Name: Library of New Testament Studies
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About the Book
"This book argues that, despite Paul's often dramatic and critical descriptions of non-Christians, his letters reveal a deep concern for the presence of outsiders and for their opinion of Christians. Parker suggests that outsiders are enormously important to Paul: they determine whether Christian communities dwindle or thrive, while also playing a key role in helping such communities to understand and shape their purpose as missional disciples, develop their thinking and practice around normal daily events and relationships - and even shape how they understand God"--Book Synopsis
This book argues that, despite Paul's often dramatic and critical descriptions of non-Christians, his letters reveal a deep concern for the presence of outsiders and for their opinion of Christians. Parker suggests that outsiders are enormously important to Paul: they determine whether Christian communities dwindle or thrive, while also playing a key role in helping such communities to understand and shape their purpose as missional disciples, develop their thinking and practice around normal daily events and relationships - and even shape how they understand God.Parker offers a careful exegesis of the main texts within the Pauline corpus, revealing a sensitivity to the outsider; including 1 Thessalonians, Romans, 1 Corinthians and the Pastoral Epistles. By using Social Identity Theory she explores key concepts of group boundaries, identity and inter-group relations, highlighting a theme which is significant in Paul's own thought: the importance of similarity between groups. Whilst not denying the counter-cultural identity of the new Christian communities, Parker concludes that Paul reveals the areas of overlap between insiders and outsiders, since these areas not only create opportunities for positive opinions and relationships but also point to a greater understanding of God.
About the Author
Emma Louise Parker is Deputy Warden and Lecturer at Cranmer Hall, St John's College, Durham, UK.Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.03 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Library of New Testament Studies
Sub-Genre: Biblical Studies
Genre: Religion + Beliefs
Number of Pages: 208
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Theme: New Testament, Paul's Letters
Format: Hardcover
Author: Emma Louise Parker
Language: English
Street Date: July 11, 2024
TCIN: 93786638
UPC: 9780567713803
Item Number (DPCI): 247-29-0910
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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