Christosis : engaging Paul's soteriology with his patristic interpreters /
Ben C. Blackwell
- Grand Rapids, Michigan : William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2016
- xxxi, 312 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Setting the stage. The question ; Reveiw of literature ; Route of study: history of interpretation ; Selection of Patristic theologians -- Patristic views of deification. Deification in Irenaeus ; Humanity and God -- Deification in Cyril of Alexandria. The Trinity, humanity, and soteriology ; Deification ; Patristic summary and questions for Paul -- III. Pauline soteriology. Romans 8 ; Powers and divine presence (8.1-13) ; Adoption: 8.14-17 ; Conformation to Christ: 8.17-30 -- 2 Corinthians 3-5. The Spirit, life, and transformation: 3.1-4.6 ; Death and life in Christ: 4.7-5.10 ; Salvation explored: 5.11-6.2 ; Summary of Paul's soteriology -- Conclusion. Patristic Soteriology ; Pauline Soteriology ; Analysis and conclusions ; Significance and implications ; Further study ; Final reflections.
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