Constructing the World: A Study in Paul's Cosmological Language

by Edward Adams

In this ground-breaking study of Paul, Dr Adams focuses on Paul's understanding and use of cosmological concepts, such as 'world' and 'creation'.Adams brings to bear the most recently developed disciplines, including 'critical linguistics', to the interpretation of Pauline texts, showing up, for example, the differing perspectives on the world of 1 Corinthians and Romans.He examines Paul's historical and social context and illuminates the whole cosmological project of Pauline Christianity.

320 pages, Hardcover

First published November 3, 2000

Reviews

[Sanjuro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Now 25 years old, Adams' study on Paul's cosmology is still an important one. Adams lays the groundwork for backgrounds on Paul's use of "creation" ideas and terms, and he aptly demonstrates the ways that Paul's views of the "cosmos" are subtly different in his different letters. I especially appreciated Adams' reconstruction of the Roman situation near the end of the book, and the ways that Romans 12-13 can be situated into the occasion of the letter.