Sacra Pagina: Romans: Volume 6

by Brendan Byrne and Brendan Byrne SJ

Book Overview

This commentary adopts a literary-rhetorical approach, viewing the letter as an instrument of persuasion designed to transform readers through a celebratory presentation of the Gospel. Reflecting upon the fate of Jews and Gentiles, Paul wins his audience to a vision of a God who always acts inclusively. The God who, in the person of Israel's Messiah (Jesus), has acted faithfully to include the Gentile peoples within the community of salvation,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0814659691
• ISBN13: 9780814659694
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Liturgical Press
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 8.9"