Letter & Spirit, vol. 10: Christ Our Passover
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. 10: Christ Our Passover 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
- “Getting Perspective on Recent Discussions of Paul,” by Pablo T. Gadenz
- “‘Conformed to the Image of His Son’: Participation in Christ as Divine Sonship in Romans 8,” by John A. Kincaid and Michael Patrick Barber
- “‘All Israel Will Be Saved’: The Restoration of the Twelve Tribes in Romans 9–11,” by Scott W. Hahn
- “Israel in the Outline of Romans 9–11,” by Mark Reasoner
- “Passover Imagery in First Corinthians 5:7,” by Christopher M. Ciccarino
- “Anthropic Temple and Nuptial Symbolism in First Corinthians,” by André Villeneuve
- “There is One Body: Reconciliation and the Unity of the Church in Paul,” by Peter H. Davids
- “Beyond Words by Means of Words: Paul’s Experience and Expression of the Divine Mystery,” by Jean Paillard
Top Highlights
“The tripartite approach described above is actually indivisible.” (Page 216)
“This restoration to life is closely connected to sharing in God’s immortality or glory, for all humanity lacks the immortal glory of God due to Adam’s sin yet finds justification through the Christ-gift, a gift which comes through Christ becoming a hilastērion (Rom. 3:23–25).” (Page 60)
“‘glorification’ and ‘justification’ are essentially about being ‘conformed to the image of [God’s] son’ (Rom. 8:30” (Page 40)
“the energizing power of grace is ordered to a specific end—conformity to the divine Son” (Page 41)
“will put my law within them, and I will write it upon their hearts” (Page 39)
Product Details
- Title: Letter and Spirit, vol. 10: Christ Our Passover
- Editor: Scott W. Hahn
- Series: Letter & Spirit
- Publisher: St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology
- Publication Date: 2015
- Pages: 238
- Christian Group: Catholic
- Resource Type: Academic Journals
- Topic: Biblical Studies