Hebrews and Perfection An Examination of the Concept of Perfection in the Epistle to the Hebrews
Heftet /
2005
/ Engelsk
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ISBN
9780521018777
Published
2005-08-22
Publisher
Cambridge University Press; Cambridge University Press
Weight
422 gr
Height
217 mm
Width
140 mm
Thickness
21 mm
Age
P, U, 06, 05
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
324
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The concept of perfection is central to the Epistle to the Hebrews but what is the precise meaning to be attached to the perfecting of Christ and the perfecting of Christians? Is teleioun to be understood in a cultic or ethical sense, or with reference to glorification; or is it employed in a formal sense so that the meaning has to be determined solely from the context? A thorough survey of the background literature suggests to Dr Peterson that it is only the context and, in particular, the object of the verb which can decide its sense on any specific occasion, and it is this method he pursues.
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Preface; Abbreviations; 1. The hermeneutical issues; 2. The linguistic background; 3. The perfecting of Christ: the broad perspective; 4. The perfecting of Christ: his earthly struggle; 5. The perfecting of Christ: his exaltation; 6. The perfecting of believers; 7. Perfection and the purpose of Hebrews; Appendices; Notes; Bibliography; Index of passages quoted.
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Examines the precise meaning attached to the perfecting of Christ and Christians in the Epistle to the Hebrews.
Product details
ISBN
9780521018777
Published
2005-08-22
Publisher
Cambridge University Press; Cambridge University Press
Weight
422 gr
Height
217 mm
Width
140 mm
Thickness
21 mm
Age
P, U, 06, 05
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
324
Author