Paul's Covert Use of Scripture

by David McAuley

Book Overview

This book explores why and how Paul uses Scripture (Old Testament) in Phil 2:10-16. It tests the suggestion that a cluster of tacit references to specific books of Scripture is integral or foundational to Paul's epistolary argument. If the problem in Philippi is the disinclination to accept suffering and death as intrinsic to gospel citizenship, then the muted allusions lead to a single, central theme: "God's approval of suffering and death for the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1498221130
• ISBN13: 9781498221139
• Release Date: October 2015
• Publisher: Pickwick Publications
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"