Zeal Without Knowledge: The Concept of Zeal in Romans 10, Galatians 1, and Philippians 3

by Dane C. Ortlund

Book Overview

This book examines the concept of 'zeal' in three Pauline texts (Rom 10:2; Gal 1:14; Phil 3:6) as a way-in to discussion of the 'New Perspective' on Paul. The concept of zeal has been discussed in a sustained way by James D. G. Dunn, who argues that Paul was drawing on a long and venerable tradition of Jewish zeal for the nation of Israel, that is, a concern to maintain Israel's distinction from the surrounding nations by defending and reinforcing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 056745908X
• ISBN13: 9780567459084
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.1"