Paul and Apostasy

by B.J. Oropeza

This groundbreaking work presents the concepts of apostasy and perseverance in light of recent interpretative and intertextual methods. Oropeza argues that the Pauline letters include warnings to congregation members who are in danger of falling away, and Paul often considers these members to be authentic converts to the early Christian message. A prime example of this is presented in the apostle's use of the Exodus-wilderness traditions in 1 Corinthians...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1556353332
• ISBN13: 9781556353338
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Wipf & Stock Publishers
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.0"