Paul's Seven Explanations of the Suffering of the Righteous
| Author | : Barry D. Smith |
| Publisher | : Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105025950754 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (54 Downloads) |
Download or read book Paul's Seven Explanations of the Suffering of the Righteous written by Barry D. Smith and published by Peter Lang Incorporated, International Academic Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smith (religious studies and philosophy, Atlantic Baptist University) identifies seven explanations of the suffering of the righteous presented in Paul's letters. He elucidates these explanations by placing them in context, against a Jewish religious-historical background. The role of persecution, the depiction of suffering as remedial, the pedagogical role of suffering, and the relationship between human suffering and Christ's suffering are specifically discussed. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
