NSBT 09: Christ, Our Righteousness

Paul's Theology of Justification.

Since the time of the Reformation, considerable attention has been given to the
theme of justification in the thought of the apostle Paul. The ground-breaking
work of E.P. Sanders in Paul and Palestinian Judaism (1977) introduced
the 'new perspective on Paul', provoking an ongoing debate which is now
dominated by major protagonists. Foundational theological issues are at
stake.
In this new study, Mark Seifrid offers a comprehensive analysis of Paul's
understanding of justification, in the light of important themes including the
righteousness of God, the Old Testament law, faith, and the destiny of Israel.
A detailed examination of justification in the letter to the Romans is followed
by a survey of the entire Pauline corpus.
Seifrid's analysis incorporates a critical assessment of the 'new perspective',
challenging its most basic assumptions; an evaluation of the contribution of
recent German scholarship; and a reaffirmation of the 'Christ-centered'
theology
of the Reformers. In this wide-ranging exposition of the biblical message of
justification, Seifrid provides a fresh, balanced reworking of Pauline
theology.
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'Seifrid understands that the issues turn not only on minute exegesis, but
on exegesis that is grounded in central biblical themes and terminology. But he
is no slave to mere traditionalism [..]. This book has a prophetic
quality.' - D.A. Carson

Series: New Studies in Biblical Theology, volume 9.

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