The use of the Old Testament in the New has long been recognized as an important field of research, writes the author. Too often, however, the emphasis placed upon rabbinic and Hellenistic influences has tended to subordinate and obscure the unique place of the Old Testament in the minds and theology of the early Christian writers. The purpose of this volume is to discover the rationale underlying the Pauline usage both in its textual manifestation and in its theological application. The author concludes that, while ...
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The use of the Old Testament in the New has long been recognized as an important field of research, writes the author. Too often, however, the emphasis placed upon rabbinic and Hellenistic influences has tended to subordinate and obscure the unique place of the Old Testament in the minds and theology of the early Christian writers. The purpose of this volume is to discover the rationale underlying the Pauline usage both in its textual manifestation and in its theological application. The author concludes that, while rabbinic Judaism has influenced the mechanics of Pauline citation, one must look to the apostolic Church and to Christ Himself to find the primary source of the apostle's understanding and use of the Old Testament.
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Fine in very good dust jacket. Signed by author. Like new; dj front has price sticker removed. Prev. owner's bookplate inside front board. Dedication by author on front endpaper. Sewn binding. xii, 216 p. 22 cm. Indices. Professor of N.T. Greek at New Brunswick Theological Seminary, NJ, Ellis was one of the 20th century's creative lights in crafting a broader comprehension of Koine Greek. A "must read" for the N.T. preachers or expositors.
