The Nordic Paul: Finnish Approaches to Pauline Theology
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Overview
This book contains essays on the letters and theology of the Apostle Paul from leading Pauline scholars. The majority of the essays are based on papers given at the first Finnish national seminar on Paul held at the University of Helsinki. Finnish contributions to scholarly discussion on Pauline theology have been widely recognized as challenging and thought-provoking, particularly in regards to Paul’s view on the Mosaic Law and soteriology. Heikki Räisänen’s view on Paul’s inconsistent thinking about Mosaic Law and other topics has served to polarize discussion among Finnish scholars. The opening essay by Stephen Westerholm outlines the debate and its relation to international discussion. The essays by Heikki Räisänen, Kari Kuula, and Timo Laato are fruits of this ongoing discussion. Niko Huttunen approaches the question of Paul and the Mosaic Law from the Stoic point of view, while Risto Saarinen examines its relation to the theology of Martin Luther. Other principal topics include Paul’s opponents and methodological discussion. A comprehensive way to analyze Paul’s argumentation is sought in Mika Hietanen’s essay. Lauri Thurén examines how Paul’s rhetoric must be taken into account when deciphering historical information from his letters. His essay takes Paul’s opponents as an example. The opponents are also dealt with by Lars Aejmelaeus and Nina Pehkonen. Their essays focus on anti-Pauline opposition in Corinth and the antagonists in Philippians, respectively.
- Title: The Nordic Paul: Finnish Approaches to Pauline Theology
- Authors: Lars Aejmalaeus, Antti Mustakallio
- Series: European Studies on Christian Origins
- Publisher: T&T Clark
- Print Publication Date: 2008
- Logos Release Date: 2016
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. N.T. Epistles of Paul › Theology
- ISBNs: 9780567033109, 0567033104
- Resource ID: LLS:NRDCPLFNNSHPPRC
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-30T01:53:31Z
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