The "I" in the Storm: A Study of Romans 7
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Rating | : | 4.73 (530 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0570042615 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 303 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2014-06-17 |
Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Solid Interpretation of Romans 7 This confused and easily misinterpreted and applied text of Scripture is clearly unraveled in this scholarly, yet very readable work.Middendorf has adept capabilities both with the Greek of the New Testament text as well as the scholarly opinions on this tex. Very Insightful. Well written book giving good insight to Romans 7. The author explains his position well from scripture and gives support.. "Bible college recommended" according to Bible college librarian. Requested for purchase by a Bible college professor as a library resource for students.
It focuses on the semantic content of the words in Romans 7 with an exegetical study. It determines the referent of the "I" through an analysis of Paul's overall use of the first-person singular and on the basis of Pauline theology. Romans 7 receives much attention because of the use of the personal pronoun "I". The book looks at the pragmatic purpose or function of the "I" statements.. This book addresses approaches to and facets of the issues related to this personal pronoun in Paul's writing and theology which have not yet been adequately considered or appreciated. This study answers the questions surrounding the identity, the spiritual condition, and the purpose of the "I" in Romans 7 by using a modern linguistic approach