{"product_id":"9781506415925","title":"The Letters and Legacy of Paul: Fortress Commentary on the Bible","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis commentary on the letters and legacy of Paul, excerpted from the \u003ci\u003eFortress Commentary on the Bible: The New Testament\u003c\/i\u003e, engages readers in the work of biblical interpretation. Contributors connect historical-;critical analysis with sensitivity to current theological, cultural, and interpretive issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroductory articles describe the challenges of reading the New Testament in ancient and contemporary contexts, as well as exploring other themes ranging from the Jewish heritage of early Christianity to the legacy of the Apocalyptic. These are followed by the survey “Situating the Apostle Paul in His Day and Engaging His Legacy in Our Own.” Each chapter (Romans through Philemon) includes an introduction and commentary on the text through the lenses of three critical questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Text in Its Ancient Context. What did the text probably mean in its original historical and cultural context?\u003cbr\u003eThe Text in the Interpretive Tradition. How have centuries of reading and interpreting shaped our understanding of the text?\u003cbr\u003eThe Text in Contemporary Discussion. What are the unique challenges and interpretive questions that arise for readers and hearers of the text today?\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Letters and Legacy of Paul\u003c\/i\u003e introduces fresh perspectives and draws students, preachers, and interested readers into the challenging work of interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Augsburg Fortress, Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47161440174320,"sku":"9781506415925","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781506415925_p0.jpg?v=1763719798","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781506415925","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}