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Pauline Thought

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Pauline Thought

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Course description

This study gives importance to the thought world of Paul and its influence in Pauline Canonical Epistles. Moreover, the study will help the learner to identify contextual influences in the Pauline formation of teachings. Ultimately, the course will benefit the learner to understand the content of Pauline faith and teachings.

Course objectives

This course helps the students to understand the background of Pauline thought, the social world of Paul, his Christological understanding, his method of mission, his ecclesiological views, and anthropological views. The knowledge of the theology of Paul and his mission methods helps a student to adopt suitable mission methods in a pluralistic Indian context.

The knowledge of the social world of Paul enables the student to understand the texts very meaningfully with the social context and enhances him to apply Pauline theology in the changing social context of the student.

The course will guide for pastoral and missiological application of the Pauline teachings.

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Connect one Christological text, one image of the church and one ethical issue listed in the source. Present a contextual argument, compare an alternative reading and propose a qualified pastoral implication.

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Pauline Thought

Amazing Grace Biblical Seminary — M.Div.

AmaZing Grace Biblical Seminary Bethel Building, Kadalavila, Nellikunnam P. O Kottarakara. Kollam District. Kerala State India. Pin-691520 Ph.8547473926, 8281663926, 9656113335 Web: www.agmi2020.org ************************************************************************************* PAULINE THOUGHT COURSE DESCRIPTION: This study gives importance to the thought world of Paul and its influence in Pauline Canonical Epistles. Moreover, the study will help the learner to identify contextual influences in the Pauline formation of teachings. Ultimately, the course will benefit the learner to understand the content of Pauline faith and teachings. COURSE OBJECTIVES This course helps the students to understand the background of Pauline thought, the social world of Paul, his Christological understanding, his method of mission, his ecclesiological views, and anthropological views. The knowledge of the theology of Paul and his mission methods helps a student to adopt suitable mission methods in a pluralistic Indian context. The knowledge of the social world of Paul enables the student to understand the texts very meaningfully with the social context and enhances him to apply Pauline theology in the changing social context of the student. The course will guide for pastoral and missiological application of the Pauline teachings. TEACHING METHODS Lecturing Discussion Assignments Class Texts Reading Reports. COURSE OUTLINE: Thought world of Paul: Judaistic, Hellenistic, Roman and Christian world Life of Paul and Contributions to Christian faith and Practice Pauline Christology - Christological Hymns Kenotic Christology - Phil 2: 5-11 Cosmic Christology - Col. I Tim 3: 15-16. Soteriological Teachings of Paul Justification by faith Reconciliation Redemption Expiation Adoption etc. Pauline Ecclesiology Church as temple Church as building Church as Bridge/ Bridegroom Church as body Pauline Eschatology or Cosmic Eschatology. Social and Ethical Teaching Paul's Attitude towards poor Pauline attitude towards women Pauline anthropology Biblical Criticisms to Pauline Writings BIBLIOGRAPHY Abraham, T. S. General Survey of New Testament History. Kerala: K. E. Abraham Foundation, n. p. Allin, Clifton, J. The Gospel According to Paul. Nashville: Convention press, 1956. Baker, J.C. Paul the Apostle (Philadelphia, 1980). Barclay, William. The Acts of the Apostles. Bangalore: Theological Publications in India, 1976. Barclay, William. The Letter to the Hebrews. Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1976. Barclay, William. The Letter to the Romans. Bangalore: Theological Publications in India, 1992. Barret C.K. Freedom and Obligation. London: SPCK, 1985. Barrett, C.K. Freedom & Obligation (London: SPCK, 1985). Baultmann, R. The Old and New Man (Richmond: ET, 1967). Bornkamm, G. Paul (London: ET, 1971). Bowen, Roger. A Guide to Romans. Delhi: ISPCK, 1997. Brauch, Manfred T. Hard Saying of Paul. Illinois: Intervarsity press, 1989. Bruce, F.F. Paul: Apostle of the Free Spirit (Exeter, 1977). Bultmann, P. The Old and New Man. Richmond: ET, 1967. De Silva, David A. Paul and the Macedonians: Life and Letters of Paul. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2001. Dodd, C.H. The Meaning of Paul for Today. Ohio: William Collins and World Publiching co., 1957. Ellison, H.L. The Mystery of Israel (Exeter, 1966). Furnish, V.P. Theology and Ethics in Paul (Nashville: Abingdon, 1968). Furnish, V.P. Theology and Ethics in Paul. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1968. George, A. C. Hebrews: An Exegetical Study. Bangalore: Theological Book Trust, 2000. Green, Joel. B. Scot Mcknight, eds. Dictionary of Jesus and the Gospel. Leicester: Intervarsity press, 1992. Haenchen, Ernst. The Acts of the Apostles. Chicago: Oxford Press, 1971. Hagner, Donald. Hebrews. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990 Hanson, A.T. The Paradox of the Cross in the Thought of St. Paul (Sheffield, 1987) Hargreaves, John. A Guide to Acts. Delhi: ISPCK, 1993. Kaesemann, E. Perspectives on Paul (London: ET, 1971). Kaesemann, E. perspectives on Paul. London: ET, 1971. Keck, Leander E. Paul and his Letters. Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1979. Kim, S. The Origin of Paul's Religions (Grand Rapids, 1982). MacArthur, John. Freedom from sin: Romans 6-7. Chicago: Moody Press, 1987. Macaulay, J. C. Expository Commentary on Acts. Chicago: Moody Press, 1946. Macaulay, J. C. Expository Commentary on Hebrews. Chicago: Moody Press, 1978. Martin, R.P. Reconciliation (Atlanta, 1981) McGee, J. Vernon. Romans: Chapter 9-16. Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991. Newell, William R. Romans: Verse by Verse. Chicago: Moody Press, 1938. Pathrapankal, J. Metanoia Faith Covenant (Bangalore, 1971). Patmusy, Gloria. The Disappointments of St. Paul in his Missionary Endeavors. Bangalore: ATC, 1992. Pollock, John. The Apostle: A Life of Paul. Colorado: chariot victor Publishing, 1972. Richardson, P. Paul's Ethic of Freedom (Philadelphia, 1979). Richardson, P. Paul's Ethics of freedom. Philadelphia: N.P. 1979. Ridderbos, H. Paul: An outline of His Theology (London: ET, 1977). Ridderbos, H. Paul: An Outline of his Theology. London: E.T, 1977. Sanders, E.P. Paul and Palestinian Judaism (London, 1977) Schreiner, Thomas R. Paul: Apostle of God's Glory in Christ. Secunderabad: OM Books, 2001. Schwatz, J.H. Paul & the Anatomy of Apostolic Authority (Cambridge, 1975) Schweitzer, Albert. The mysticism of Paul the Apostle. New York: the Macmillan company, 1960. Stalker, James. The life of Paul. Ohio: Basbous and company, N.d. Stringer, Denise L. Paul and the Romans. Nashville: Abingdon press, 2000. Thompson, James. The Mark of a Christian: Studies from II Corinthians. Seascy: Resource Publications, 1992. Walker, Thomas. Acts of the Apostles. Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 1965. Wenham, David. Paul Follower of Jesus or Founder of Christianity. Cambridge: William B. Erdmann Publishing Company, 1995. Williams, Daivid J. Paul's Metaphors: its context and character. Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 1999. Williams, David J. New International Biblical Commentary. Chicago: Hendrickson Publishers, 1999. Zeisler, J.A. The Meaning of Righteousness in Paul (Cambridge, 1972).

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