Pauline Perspectives of the Roman Empire【電子書籍】[ Walter Smith ]

＜p＞This book explores the complex and often subversive relationship between the teachings of Paul and the Roman Empire. Through an in-depth analysis of key Pauline texts, it examines how Paul navigated and critiqued the power structures of Rome, offering an alternative vision of authority, justice, and power grounded in the gospel of Jesus Christ.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The book begins with a comprehensive introduction to the Roman context during Paul's time, outlining the structure of the Roman Empire, its imperial cult, and its political and social systems. This background sets the stage for understanding the challenges Paul faced as he proclaimed a message that directly opposed the divinity of the emperor and the power dynamics of Roman society.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Chapters analyze Paul's theology of power, particularly in relation to the imperial cult and the broader Roman worldview. Key Pauline passages, such as Philippians 2:5-11, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, and Romans 13:1-7, are explored to demonstrate how Paul．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る