Apocalyptic Paul: Cosmos and Anthropos in Romans 5-8

Apocalyptic Paul: Cosmos and Anthropos in Romans 5-8 by Gaventa, Beverly Roberts. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781602589698.

Romans 5-8 revolve around Gods dramatic cosmic activity and its implications for humanity and all of creation. Apocalyptic Paul measures the power of Pauls rhetoric about the relationship of cosmic power to the Law, interpretations of righteousness and the self, and the link between grace and obedience. A revealing study of Pauls understanding of humanity in light of Gods apocalyptic action through Jesus Christ, Apocalyptic Paul illuminates Romans 5-8 and shows how critical this neglected part of Romans was to Pauls literary project.