Krister Stendahl
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Meanings : The Bible As Document And As Guide
$25.00Add to cartThese essays reveal the consistency and integrity of a master exegete, New Testament theologian, and churchman. Stendahl brings to the biblical text a constant concern to discover what was meant by a particular biblical passage, as free as possible of the doctrinal or cultural preoccupations of intervening centuries, but also to reflect on what the text means to us today, ever alert to the ways scripture has fueled anti-semitism, the subordination of women, and other forms of prejudice and injury. The combination of respect shown here for the diversity of meanings in scripture and the urgency of reflecting – critically and faithfully – on our contemporary responsibilities in light of scripture is irresistible. The collection is a testament to the wide range of Stendahl’s interests and the depth of his perception.
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Final Account : Pauls Letter To The Romans
$19.00Add to cartKrister Stendahl offers a provocative and compelling reading of Paul’s letter to the Romans. the “final account” of the major themes of Paul’s theology. Among these are the conceptual underpinnings of Paul’s mission, the grand divine plan for the mending of creation, the redemption of Israel, the mystery of the inclusion of the Gentiles, the relation of the macro to the micro in Paul’s thought and much more.
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Paul Among Jews And Gentiles And Other Essays
$22.00Add to cartA challenge to traditional ways of understanding Paul is sounded here. Stendahl proposes new ways of exploring Paul’s speech: Paul must be heard as one who speaks of his call rather than his conversion, of justification rather than forgiveness, of weakness rather than sin, of love rather than integrity, and in unique rather than universal language. The title essay is complemented by the paper, “Paul and the Introspective Conscience of the West,” and by two explora tions called, “Judgment and Mercy,” and “Glossolalia–The New Testament Evidence.” The book concludes with Stendahl’s pointed reply to Ernst Kasemann, who has taken issue with Stendahl’s revolutionary interpretations. This book offers new ways for viewing Paul. Krister Stendahl is Bishop of Stockholm, Sweden, and former Dean of Harvard Divinity School.