Adoption Reimagined: An Unconcealed Theology of Huiothesía (ϒἱοθεσία) In Pauline Thought

By Ricky Andries Tan

For centuries, Christian theology has inherited interpretations that miss the pulse of the apostolic witness. Among the most misunderstood is Pauline huiothesia--commonly translated as "adoption." In this bold and provocative work, the author challenges that rendering, unveiling instead a vision of mature sonship (huio-ship) rooted in Pauline spirituality, existential authenticity, and pneumatic transformation. Drawing on biblical exegesis, historical theology, and existential thought, this book journeys from the shadows of inherited tradition to the reality of the text itself. It is not merely a correction of language but a call to recover the divine logic of salvation. For theologians, biblical scholars, and seekers of truth, this is more than a scholarly intervention--it is a challenge to inherited theology.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G6S4VY56
• ISBN13: 9798385258635
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"