Divine Apostle

This book is a companion to The Spiritual Gospel, Wiles's examination of the early commentaries on St John.

Maurice F. Wiles (Author)

9780521112062, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 11 June 2009

172 pages
21.6 x 14 x 1 cm, 0.23 kg

The interpretation of the Pauline Epistles has always been a central issue in the whole understanding of the Christian faith. Wiles analyses the writings of the Greek and Latin commentators of the third, fourth and early fifth centuries. The patristic exegesis of St Paul is concerned with a wide range of doctrinal issues. these include, in particular, the great issues of grace and faith which were of such importance at the time of the Reformation. Wiles questions whether the Fathers were as insensitive to the Pauline teaching about grace as is often claimed. This book is a companion to The Spiritual Gospel, Wiles's examination of the early commentaries on St John.

Introduction
1. The Commentators
2. The Apostle
3. The Nature of Man
4. The Law
5. The Person of Christ
6. Grace and Faith
7. Faith and Works
Epilogue: an assessment
Bibliography
Indexes.

Subject Areas: Religion: general [HRA]