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Romans: A Commentary (Hermeneia),Used
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Deeply conversant in the full range of questions and interpretations of the letter, Jewett's commentary explores the crucial and controverted passages that have always animated studies of Romans. Jewett also incorporates the exciting new insights from archaeology of the city of Rome, social history of early Christianity, socialscientific work on early Christianity, and the interpretation and reception of Paul's letter through the ages.Breaking free from abstract approaches that defend traditional theologies, Jewett shows that the entire letter aims to elicit support for Paul's forthcoming mission to the 'barbarians' in Spain. His work specifically focuses on Paul's missionary plans and how they figure in the letter, on Paul's critical and constructive tack with the Roman community, and finally and especially on how Paul's letter reframes the entire system of honor and shame as it informed life in the Roman Empire at the time. The latter remains a pertinent message today. The first commentary to interpret Romans within the imperial context as well as in the light of the situation in Spain, this landmark commentary, twentyfive years in the making, will set the standard for interpretation of Romans for the next generation.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Romans: A Commentary (Hermeneia)'? A: The commentary primarily focuses on Paul's missionary plans and how they are articulated in the letter to the Romans, particularly within the context of the Roman Empire and early Christianity.
- Q: Who is the author of this commentary? A: The author of 'Romans: A Commentary (Hermeneia)' is Eldon Jay Epp.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the commentary contain? A: The commentary contains 1250 pages.
- Q: When was 'Romans: A Commentary (Hermeneia)' published? A: The commentary was published on November 1, 2006.
- Q: Is this commentary suitable for beginners in biblical studies? A: While the commentary provides deep insights, it may be more suitable for readers with some background in biblical studies due to its in-depth analysis and scholarly approach.
- Q: Does this commentary include modern archaeological insights? A: Yes, Jewett incorporates new insights from archaeology of the city of Rome, enhancing the understanding of the text.
- Q: What makes this commentary unique compared to others? A: This commentary uniquely interprets Romans within the imperial context and the specific situation in Spain, setting a standard for future interpretations.
- Q: Is this book considered a scholarly resource? A: Yes, it is regarded as a scholarly resource for understanding the complexities of the letter to the Romans.
- Q: What edition of the commentary is available? A: The available edition is the Second Impression.