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Book SynopsisSalvation in the New Testament offers an analysis of the soteriological perspectives and language of the different books of the New Testament. Special attention is given to the imagery used in expressing soteriological ideas. Salvation deals with becoming part of the people of God. In Salvation in the New Testament special attention is given to the nature and power of the salvific language used in the New Testament to express the dynamics of salvation. Individual articles on the different books of the New Testament highlight the diverse perspectives offered in these documents. The emphasis especially falls on the different images and metaphors which were used to express the event and moment of salvation, rather than on the results (ethics or behaviour) of salvation. An overview of the different perspectives on soteriology in the New Testament offers the opportunity to compare similarities and differences in concepts and expressions. It also illustrates the dynamic interaction between historical situations and salvific language and expression.
Trade Review'A fine contribution to the theology of the New Testament.' Frank J. Matera, The Catholic University of America (RBL 08/2006). 'Der Band bietet eine gründlich erarbeitete Zusammenfassung des ntl. Heilsverständnisses...dieser Sammelband [ist] zweifelsohne ein wichtiger Beitrag zur neutestamentlichen Soteriologie und Theologie allgemein.' Christoph Stenschke, Novum Testamentum, 2010
Table of Contents1. INTRODUCTION, Jan G. van der Watt – University of Pretoria 2. VIEWS ON SALVATION IN THE GOSPELS AND ACTS 2.1 [Ihsou", the Davidic Messiah, as political Saviour in Matthew’s history, Andries G. van Aarde – University of Pretoria 2.2 Salvation in Mark, H. J. Bernard Combrink – University of Stellenbosch 2.3 Soteriological perspectives in Luke’s Gospel, Gert J. Steyn – University of Pretoria 2.4 Salvation in the Gospel according to John, Jan G. van der Watt – University of Pretoria 2.5 The soteriology of Acts: Restoration to Life, Hermie C. van Zyl – University of the Free State 3. PAULINE AND DEUTRO-PAULINE LETTERS ON SALVATION 3.1 The “for us” phrases in Pauline soteriology: Considering their background and use, J. Celliers Breytenbach – Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin/University of Stellenbosch 3.2 Cavri~ in Paul. An investigation into the apostle’s ‘performative’ application of the language of grace within the framework of his theological reflection on the event/process of salvation, Stephan J. Joubert – University of Pretoria 3.3 Forensic metaphors in Romans and their soteriological significance, Andrie B. du Toit – University of Pretoria 3.4 Salvation as redemption. The use of ‘redemption’ metaphors in Pauline literature, D. Francois Tolmie – University of the Free State 3.5 Salvation of the reconciled (With a note on the background of Paul’s metaphor of reconciliation), J. Celliers Breytenbach – Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin/University of Stellenbosch 3.6 Salvation in Colossians and Ephesians. Petrus J. Gräbe – Regent University School of Divinity/ Associate University of Pretoria 3.7 Safe in the Family of God. Soteriological perspectives in 1 Thessalonians, Pieter G.R. de Villiers – University of the Free State 3.8 “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners”: Soteriology in the Pastoral Epistles, Abraham J. Malherbe – Emeritus Buckingham Professor of New Testament Criticism and Interpretation at Yale Divinity School 4. PERSPECTIVES ON SALVATION FROM THE GENERAL EPISTLES, HEBREWS, AND REVELATION 4.1 God’s Purposes and Christ’s Saving Work according to Hebrews, Craig R. Koester – Lutheran Theological Seminary/ University of Pretoria 4.2 Simple salvation, but not of straw… Jacobean soteriology, J. Eugene Botha – University of South Africa 4.3 Soteriology of Peter, Fika J. Janse van Rensburg – North West University 4.4 Salvation in the Johannine Epistles, Dirk G. van der Merwe – University of South Africa 4.5 Soteriology in the Apocalypse of John, Jan A. du Rand – University of Johannesburg 5. CONCLUSION, Jan G. van der Watt – University of Pretoria 6. INDEX OF AUTHORS
