This volume explores Paul's use of Scripture and Roman imperialism, finding hermeneutical and theoretical clarity and a fresh understanding of peace in Romans. Dain Alexander Smith interprets Romans with postcolonial intertextuality to reveal that Romans employs a consistent textual strategy for discussing the gospel, justice, and peace. Smith thus focuses on 12:17–13:14 and 14:17–19, to provide the reader with fresh interpretive insights on the text of Romans.
Smith proposes that Romans presents a political theology of peace that is intertextually "double-voiced", that the pairing of peace and justice in Romans is primarily informed by the political discourses of LXX Isaiah and LXX Psalms, but suggesting that this pairing is also presented in contrast to the Roman Empire's political ideals, as exemplified in the Pax Romana. Ultimately, Smith argues that placing Romans in postcolonial-intertextual dialogue reveals that Paul's ethics construct a community that represents the justice and peace of God's eschatological kingdom in contrast to the justice and peace of the Roman Empire.
eBook - ePub
The Politics of Peace in Romans
Postcolonial Intertextuality and the Double-Voiced Discourse of Scripture and Roman Imperialism
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
The Politics of Peace in Romans
Postcolonial Intertextuality and the Double-Voiced Discourse of Scripture and Roman Imperialism
About this book
Trusted by 375,005 students
Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.
Study more efficiently using our study tools.
Information
Table of contents
- Cover
- Dedication
- Title Page
- Library of New Testament Studies
- Table of Contents
- List of Tables
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations of Secondary Sources
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Intertextuality and Empire Criticism: Hermeneutics, Postcolonial Intertextuality, and Intertextual Competence
- 3 Opening Romans to the Politics of Peace
- 4 The Politics of Peace in Isaiah and the Psalms
- 5 The Politics of Peace in the Roman Empire
- 6 Submitting to the Politics of Peace: Reconfiguring Rom. 12:17–13:14
- 7 The Politics of Peace in the Kingdom of God: Reconfiguring Rom. 14:17-19
- 8 Conclusion: Moving Beyond the Politics of Peace in Romans
- Bibliography
- Index Lecorum
- Index of Biblical Studies References
- Index of Names
- Index of Subjects
- Copyright Page
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.5M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access The Politics of Peace in Romans by Dain Alexander Smith in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Theology & Religion & Biblical Criticism & Interpretation. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.