Theology of the Epistles

by H. A. A. Kennedy

Publisher:

Charles Scribner’s Sons

, 1920

Overview

A comprehensive examination of the Epistles, Kennedy organizes his theological analysis around the letters of St. Paul. Divided into three sections, Paulinism, Early Christian Thought Independent of Paulinism, and the Theology of the Developing Church, Kennedy’s spirited inquiry is absorbing in its historical and Biblical acumen.

Key Features

• Perfect for students, professors, and pastors
• Detailed table of contents and index
• Prefaced by the author

Contents

Top Highlights

“As has been already indicated, the basis of Paul’s interpretation of human nature lies in the Old Testament. There the primary aspects of the human personality are described by the terms ‘flesh’ (basar), ‘soul’ (nephesh), ‘spirit’ (ruach), and ‘heart’ (leb).” (Pages 35–36)

Product Details

• Title: Theology of the Epistles
• Author: Harry Angus Alexander Kennedy
• Publisher: C. Scribner’s Sons
• Publication Date: 1920
• Pages: 267

About H. A. A. Kennedy

Harry Angus Alexander Kennedy (1866-1934) was born in Dornoch, Sutherland. He was a minister in the town of Callander, Scotland for eight years after studying theology at the University of Edinburgh. He went on to lecture at several universities before returning to Edinburgh to take up the chair of New Testament language and literature at New College. He published a number of critical theological books before his death.