Paul the rabbi philosopher : Stoic and Jewish philosophy in the apostle's thought / Joseph R. Dodson ; [foreword by Lynn H. Cohick].
| Author/creator | Dodson, Joseph R. author. |
| Other author | Cohick, Lynn H., writer of foreword. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Peabody : Hendrickson Publishers, [2026] |
| Copyright Date | ©2026 |
| Description | xvi, 215 pages ; 23 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part 1: Paul the rabbi and the Jewish tradition: Introducing Wisdom. Death, sin, and the devil in Wisdom and Romans ; The cosmic avenger and the groaning mother in Wisdom and Romans ; The rebuking and interceding spirit in Wisdom and Romans ; The perennial problem of Israel in Wisdom and Romans ; The intractable problem of evil in Wisdom and Romans -- Part 2: Paul the philosopher and the Stoic tradition: Introducing Seneca. The "crucifixions" of Seneca and Paul ; Crucified heroes : Seneca's Regulus and Paul's Christ ; Roman feasts and homoerotic activities in Epistle 95 and Romans 1 ; The yonder man and the hypocrite in Epistle 59 and Romans ; The curious case of apocalyptic eschatology in Seneca and Paul. |
| Abstract | "Paul the Rabbi Philosopher: Stoic and Jewish Philosophy in the Apostle's Thought is an exegetical and comparative study of Paul's letters in dialogue with first-century Jewish and philosophical texts. This work argues for understanding Paul in his diverse context, where he is both rabbi and philosopher in his presentation of the good news and instruction of obedience to Christ. In placing Paul amid his rabbinic and philosophical conversation partners, this study provides greater understanding of Paul's gospel and his utilization of first-century language, rhetoric, and tropes to communicate the uniqueness of Jesus Christ as cosmological Victor, the glory of his cross, and our faithful response to the gift of righteousness. Section one places Paul alongside his Jewish contemporaries in their employment of personification and scripture citation to convey the cosmological victory of the Lord. Next, Paul is set in comparison to Stoic philosophers, chiefly Seneca, in their understanding of human depravity, suffering and glory, and apocalyptic eschatology. Reading Paul with the lenses of his contemporaries is a necessary, invaluable framework for conceptualizing how Paul aligns with, contradicts, and surpasses the first-century presentation of elements such as good news, powers, grace, human depravity, and obedience. As these comparative studies allow readers to understand Paul more clearly, they also allow readers to understand the Jewish and philosophical texts more clearly evidencing the value of comparative dialogue in Pauline and biblical studies." --Publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-215). |
| Issued in other form | ebook version : 9798400500558 |
| ISBN | 9798400500527 |
| ISBN | ePub ebook |
| ISBN | ePub ebook |
| ISBN | Kindle ebook |
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