Paul among the Postliberals

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Douglas Harinks Paul Among the Postliberals sheds new light on Pauls letters by creating links between contemporary scholarship and the writings of theologians such as Stanley Hauerwas and John Howard Yoder. Harink argues that Pauls central doctrine of justification by faith has been widely misunderstood; he emphasizes instead that the goal of the gospel is to free Christians for faithful action. Reading Paul in dialogue with Yoder and Hauerwas Harink outlines the political ramifications of Pauls writings calling the church to embrace rather than avoid the political realm. Finally drawing on the Pauline doctrine of Gods election of Israel Paul Among the Postliberals addresses the need for a Christian theology of Israel and Judaism. Pastors teachers students and anyone seeking a more thorough understanding of Pauls letters will take a keen interest in Paul Among the Postliberals.