engaging Paul's soteriology with his patristic interpreters Blackwell, Ben C. creator text xx Grand Rapids, Michigan William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company 2016 9999 monographic und eng

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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. Ben C. Blackwell Jesus Christ Divinity Biblical teaching.Jesus Christ History of doctrines Early church, ca. 30-600.Irenaeus, Saint, Bishop of Lyon BT216.3 .B53 2016 9780802873910 080287391X 220922