Letter & Spirit, vol. 11: Reception History of Paul in Catholic Tradition

by Scott Hahn

Publisher:

St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

, 2016

Overview

Letter and Spirit is a journal of Catholic biblical theology that seeks to foster a deeper conversation on Sacred Scripture. It aims to address many questions surrounding the Bible, including

• What is it?
• Where does it come from?
• How should you read it?
• What claim should it make in your life, on the teaching and practice of the Church, or the world you live in?

Letter and Spirit, vol. 11: Reception History of Paul in Catholic Tradition combines the historical and literary contexts of Scripture with its contemporary ecclesial and liturgical significance. It includes numerous articles, and notes relating to Bible study and interpretation, as well as book reviews. Whether you’re a student, pastor, or priest, you will appreciate the insights this journal provides on the various topics surrounding Scripture.

Key Features

• Addresses central questions surrounding the Bible from a Catholic perspective
• Analyzes the various topics surrounding Bible study and interpretation
• Illustrates the contemporary, religious, and spiritual significance of Scripture

Contents

• Articles
  • “Partakers of Adoption: Irenaeus and His Use of Paul,” by Ben C. Blackwell
  • “Origen, Augustine, and ’Works of Law,’” by Benjamin P. Blosser
  • “Cyril of Alexandria’s Reception of the Apostle Paul,” by Daniel Keating
  • “Aquinas’s Reception of Paul: Reading the Testaments Together,” by Matthew Levering
  • “Aquinas’s Reading of Romans: The Multiple Literal Sense and Contemporary Perspectives on Paul,” by Scott W. Hahn and John A. Kincaid
  • “The Old and New Law in Nicholas of Lyra’s Pauline Commentaries,” by Ian Christopher Levy
  • “St. Paul in Matthias Scheeben: The Plenary Significance of the Incarnation,” by Andrew D. Swafford
  • “The Reception of St. Paul in the Works of Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI,” by Matthew J. Ramage
  • “The Reception of Paul in the New Lectionary,” by Brant Pitre

Product Details

• Title: Letter and Spirit, vol. 11: Reception History of Paul in Catholic Tradition
• Editor: Scott W. Hahn
• Series: Letter & Spirit
• Publisher: St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
• Publication Date: 2016
• Pages: 221
• Christian Group: Catholic
• Resource Type: Academic Journals
• Topic: Biblical Studies

About Scott Hahn

Scott Hahn (born October 28, 1957) is a contemporary author, theologian, and Catholic apologist. His works include Rome Sweet Home and The Lamb’s Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth. He currently teaches at the Franciscan University of Steubenville, a Catholic university in the United States.