Paul's Message and Ministry in Covenant Perspective: Selected Essays

by Scott J Hafemann

Overview

Erudite and authoritative, Paul's Message and Ministry in Covenant Perspective is the fruit of twenty-five years of scholarship about the theology and life of the apostle Paul, now made available for the first time to a wider audience. Confronting the questions raised by the history of Pauline thought since F.C. Baur, Scott J. Hafemann's essays focus on how Paul's self-understanding shaped everything, from his message to the driving force behind his ministry, and his consequent call to suffer for the sake of his churches. Hafemann's work reveals that Paul's views of redemption, of his own redemptive mission, and of the life of the redeemed all derived from a central point: his eschatological conviction that the purpose of the new covenant established by Jesus was to prepare the way for when Christ returns on Judgement Day.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780227175385
Publisher:	James Clarke & Co
Publication date:	08/27/2015
Pages:	226
Product dimensions:	5.98(w) x 9.02(h) x (d)

About the Author

Scott Hafemann is Reader in New Testament at St Mary’s College, School of Divinity, at the University of St Andrews.

Table of Contents

Preface Abbreviations Abbreviations of Ancient Sources Part One Paul's Message 1) Paul and His Interpreters since F.C. Baur 2) Reading Paul's ΔΙΚΑΙΟ-Language: A Response to Douglas Campbell's 'Rereading Paul's ΔΙΚΑΙΟ-Language' 3) Paul's 'History-of-Redemption' Use of the Old Testament in 2 Corinthians 4) The Comfort and Power of the Gospel: The Argument of 2 Corinthians 1-3 5) The Glory and Veil of Moses in 2 Corinthians 3:7-14: An Example of Paul's Contextual Exegesis of the Old Testament 6) The Sum of the Matter: Paul's Understanding of Perseverance Part Two Paul's Ministry 7) Paul's 'Jeremiah' Ministry in Reverse and the Reality of the New Covenant 8) 'Because of Weakness' (Gal 4:13): The Role of Suffering in the Mission of Paul 9) Pastoral Suffering: Recovering Paul's Model of Ministry in 2 Corinthians 10) The 'Temple of the Spirit' as the Inaugural Fulfillment of the New Covenant 11) Paul's Concern for the Unity of the Church: An Embodiment of His New Covenant Theology 12) Divine Judgment and the Completion of the Missionary Task: Paul's Motivation for Ministry in 1-2 Thessalonians 13) The Sum of the Ministry: Challenges to Paul's Exclusive Gospel Bibliography Preface Abbreviations Abbreviations of Ancient Sources Part One Paul's Message 1) Paul and His Interpreters since F.C. Baur 2) Reading Paul's ΔΙΚΑΙΟ-Language: A Response to Douglas Campbell's 'Rereading Paul's ΔΙΚΑΙΟ-Language' 3) Paul's 'History-of-Redemption' Use of the Old Testament in 2 Corinthians 4) The Comfort and Power of the Gospel: The Argument of 2 Corinthians 1-3 5) The Glory and Veil of Moses in 2 Corinthians 3:7-14: An Example of Paul's Contextual Exegesis of the Old Testament 6) The Sum of the Matter: Paul's Understanding of Perseverance Part Two Paul's Ministry 7) Paul's 'Jeremiah' Ministry in Reverse and the Reality of the New Covenant 8) 'Because of Weakness' (Gal 4:13): The Role of Suffering in the Mission of Paul 9) Pastoral Suffering: Recovering Paul's Model of Ministry in 2 Corinthians 10) The 'Temple of the Spirit' as the Inaugural Fulfillment of the New Covenant 11) Paul's Concern for the Unity of the Church: An Embodiment of His New Covenant Theology 12) Divine Judgment and the Completion of the Missionary Task: Paul's Motivation for Ministry in 1-2 Thessalonians 13) The Sum of the Ministry: Challenges to Paul's Exclusive Gospel Bibliography

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"What an important contribution Scott Hafemann has made through these penetrating essays, working together to demonstrate the cross-centered nature of Paul's life and proclamation of the gospel, demonstrating in concrete terms the power of God reflected in the weakness of the cross and in ministry marked by such 'foolishness' and 'weakness.' By making these essays more accessible to a wider readership this volume makes its own contribution to understanding this crucial aspect of Paul's message and ministry."
—Roy E. Ciampa, Nida Institute for Biblical Scholarship, New York, NY

"It is excellent to have Hafemann's essays collected together here, and updated to include the latest scholarship. This book encapsulates Hafemann's combination of exegetical skill and theological interest, which are all too rare in Pauline studies."
—Simon Gathercole, Senior Lecturer in New Testament, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK

"The essays in this collection demonstrate Scott Hafemann's unwavering commitment, not only to interacting with difficult Pauline texts, but wrestling with them until they yield to his considerable exegetical skill. They offer a plethora of new insights that will challenge every reader at some point to rethink long-held assumptions with regard to Paul's message and ministry."
—Joel White, Dean of International Exchanges, Freie Theologische Hochschule Giessen, Germany

"Over several years, Scott Hafemann has been steadily amassing a portfolio of impressive work on Paul within his larger biblical and covenantal context. This opens up dimensions that are often ignored or downplayed but which are arguably vital to any serious historical and theological reading of the great apostle. The present volume makes this important work freshly available so that it can have the impact it deserves."
—N. T. Wright, Research Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity, the University of St. Andrews, Fife, UK

Editorial Reviews

"[This book] adds a distinctive voice to today's lively discussions of Pauline theology."- John Tudno Williams, Journal for the Study of The New Testament: Booklist 2017, Volume 39.5, August 2017"The author presents some interesting points and arguments that are important to wrestle with. The work as a whole, however, is dated in several aspects since the majority of the collected essays are already two decades behind the recent developments in Pauline studies."Ronald Charles, St. Francis Xavier University, Theological Book Review vol.27 (2017) no.2, pp.52-3

From the Publisher

[This book] adds a distinctive voice to today’s lively discussions of Pauline theology.

John Tudno Williams

…masterful and insightful… This volume is highly recommended for scholars and graduate students working on Paul or the New Testament… Certain essays will also prove beneficial for certain other audiences as well, particularly pastoral leaders and undergraduates.

Vol. 57 Iss. 4, July 2016 - Jacob J. Prahlow