The Theology of Paul's Letter to the Romans

New Testament Theology

by Klaus Haacker, James D. Dunn (Editor)

A respected expert on Paul's writings, Klaus Haacker presents this introduction to the theology of the Letter to the Romans to complete Cambridge's New Testament Theology series. Haacker focuses on themes such as righteousness, mission, the "mystery of Israel", suffering and hope, and preaching. Engaging with Paul's rhetoric, he reveals how ancient Rome and the Christian reinterpretation of the legal heritage of Israel provide contexts for the Letter. The book will be of interest to teachers, pastors, and students of theology and the New Testament.

Genres: Theology, Biblical Studies

196 pages, Paperback

First published November 27, 2003

Reviews

[Joel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hacker helpfully gives a helpful historical and theological backdrop for the book. Unfortunately his work, while being literarily dense, does not come to many solid conclusions. The reader is left wondering if he really came to any conclusions. He reacts against historical traditional views of the theology of Romans, but still argues for similar theological standpoints. His effort to do maintain both of these positions leads him to raise a number of false dichotomies, and leaves the reader confused with how to apply the theology of Romans to their lives. Readers would be served better by reading other surveys of this cherished Biblical book.