Paul on Identity
Theology as Politics
- Theology
- Publisher: Fortress Press (Augsburg Fortress)
- Published: 2021
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Publisher's Description
Paul on Identity shows the inner connection in Paul's view of three distinct issues that all focus on identity: What defines the fundamental "Christ identity" for which Paul argues? How is it related to all other identities--of being a Jew or a non-Jew, a man or a woman, a master or a slave? How does Paul's understanding of the Christ identity inform his own way of writing to his addressees? The book raises the question of which among Paul's many teachings we may or may not accept. Finally, the book directly addresses the political relevance of Paul's thought for an American audience. Paul on Identity is written for non-experts and experts alike. By quoting liberally from Paul himself, Engberg-Pedersen brings him to life in the twenty-first century.
Endorsements (5)
“A probing, provocative reading that captures Paul’s affinities with ancient Stoic philosophy while also exploring the nuances of his Jewish self-understanding as redefined by a distinctive form of ‘Christ faith’—all this viewed through the interpretive lens of identity, both ancient and modern. A thoughtful contribution to the current debate about identity politics.”
“Can Paul speak today to a world that does not share his original theological framework? In this bold and engaging book, Troels Engberg-Pedersen answers ‘yes,’ offering an original analysis of Paul’s two-level notion of identity that resolves an impasse in Pauline studies and at the same time offers resources to address the identity dilemmas of the modern West. Clear, accessible, and provocative, this is a timely book that invites and deserves a wide readership.”
“Not since Rudolf Bultmann, and never with such historical seriousness, has anyone so brilliantly realized the task of translating Paul’s thought into a message for moderns, and with a focus on contemporary issues of identity.”
“All serious New Testament scholars have a distinctive vision of Paul that is grounded in years of intense study. That is certainly the case for Troels Enberg-Pedersen, who shares with us here his understanding of the apostle in a form that is simultaneously lucid, accessible, and provocative. It is vintage Troels.”
“Those who know Troels Engberg-Pedersen’s work will recognize the immense learning and his trademark rigor. But this is also a gripping read as well as going far beyond what most biblical scholars would attempt. It is illuminating and challenging, presenting not only a Pauline theology but nothing less than a manifesto for Western democracy.”
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