The Strong and the Weak: Romans 14.1-15.13 in Context

by Mark Reasoner

Book Overview

This book situates Romans 14.1-15.13 in the context of first-century Roman thought, from the perspective of asceticism (especially vegetarianism), superstition, and obligation. It seeks to situate this section of Romans within the letter as a whole, and concludes that the section illustrates the theme of the letter: that Paul, his gospel, and those who follow it are not shameful. New contributions to Romans research surface through a fresh examination of the terms strong and weak in light of their use within Roman social discourse.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 052103664X
• ISBN13: 9780521036641
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"