Resurrection as Salvation
Development and Conflict in Pre-Nicene Paulinism

This book shows how Paul's tight link between resurrection and salvation both raised problems for and profoundly shaped Early Christian theology.

Thomas D. McGlothlin (Author)

9781108426565, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 2 August 2018

312 pages, 2 tables
23.5 x 15.7 x 2.2 cm, 0.59 kg

'With its unique approach to the topic of resurrection, this monograph serves as a clear contribution to the understanding of the Bible and patristic theology.' Ben C. Blackwell, Religious Studies Review

This book is the first study to focus on the reception of Paul's link between resurrection and salvation, revealing its profound effect on early Christian theology - not only eschatology, but also anthropology, pneumatology, ethics, and soteriology. Thomas D. McGlothlin traces the roots of the strong tension on the matter in ancient Judaism and then offers deep readings of the topic by key theologians of pre-Nicene Christianity, who argued on both sides of the issue of the fleshliness of the resurrected body. McGlothlin unravels the surprising continuities that emerge between Irenaeus, Origen, and the Valentinians, as well as deep disagreements between allies like Irenaeus and Tertullian.

Introduction
1. Resurrection of all for judgment or of the righteous as salvation?
2. Irenaeus: resurrection and salvation through the spirit
3. Tertullian: resurrection and judgment
4. The Valentinian Treatise on the Resurrection and Gospel of Philip: resurrection and salvation into true reality
5. Origen: resurrection and moral transformation
6. Methodius of Olympus: resurrection, salvation from sin, and judgment
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index of ancient sources
Index of subjects and names
Index.

Subject Areas: Christianity [HRC], Philosophy of religion [HRAB]