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Book Synopsis
Introduces us afresh to Paul's vision for the life of human flourishing under the reign of Jesus. By placing Paul's letters in conversation with both ancient virtue ethics and kingship discourse, Smith outlines the Apostle's christologically shaped understanding of the good life.

Table of Contents
  • Introduction
  • In the Image of Paul: The Journey So Far
  • 1 Salvation and the Good Life
  • Ancient Conversations
  • 2 Citizenship
  • Allegiance to the Suffering King in Philippi
  • 3 Character
  • In the Presence of the Transformative King in Corinth
  • 4 Community
  • Worshiping the Peacemaking King in Ephesus and Colossae
  • 5 Creation
  • Anticipating the Glorified King in Rome
  • 6 Paul and the Good Life
  • Contemporary Conversations
  • Conclusion
  • In the Image of the King: The Journey Ahead

Paul and the Good Life

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    A Paperback / softback by Julien C. H. Smith

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      Publisher: Baylor University Press
      Publication Date: 01/11/2020
      ISBN13: 9781481313100, 978-1481313100
      ISBN10: 148131310X

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Introduces us afresh to Paul's vision for the life of human flourishing under the reign of Jesus. By placing Paul's letters in conversation with both ancient virtue ethics and kingship discourse, Smith outlines the Apostle's christologically shaped understanding of the good life.

      Table of Contents
      • Introduction
      • In the Image of Paul: The Journey So Far
      • 1 Salvation and the Good Life
      • Ancient Conversations
      • 2 Citizenship
      • Allegiance to the Suffering King in Philippi
      • 3 Character
      • In the Presence of the Transformative King in Corinth
      • 4 Community
      • Worshiping the Peacemaking King in Ephesus and Colossae
      • 5 Creation
      • Anticipating the Glorified King in Rome
      • 6 Paul and the Good Life
      • Contemporary Conversations
      • Conclusion
      • In the Image of the King: The Journey Ahead

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