Paul's Emotional Regime: The Social Function of Emotion in Philippians and 1 Thessalonians

by Ian Y. S. Jew

In his letters Paul speaks often of his emotions, and also promotes certain feelings while banishing others. This indicates that for Paul, emotion is vital. However, in New Testament studies, the study of emotions is still nascent; current research in the social sciences highlights its cognitive and social dimensions. Ian Y. S. Jew combines rigorous social-scientific analysis and exegetical enquiry to argue that emotions are intrinsic to the formation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0567696448
• ISBN13: 9780567696441
• Release Date: April 2022
• Publisher: T&T Clark
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"