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Romans Through the Centuries
Paul S. Fiddes (Author)
9781119933571, Wiley
Hardback, published 8 September 2025
480 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 2.9 cm, 0.737 kg
Presents a theological, literary, and cultural reading of Romans across the centuries of Christian thought Romans Through the Centuries offers a groundbreaking commentary that invites readers to engage with the Apostle Paul's letter not only as a theological text but also as a dynamic and evolving voice that resonates across history and culture. In a format that reflects the complexity of both the letter itself and its enduring legacy, Paul S. Fiddes divides each passage into three distinct yet interconnected lenses: Paul's own speaking voice as he dictated the letter, the rich tradition of its interpretation through major historical epochs, and its influence on literature, visual art, and socio-political thought. This commentary is distinctive in tracing Paul's argument as a “mind in motion,” acknowledging the oral nature of the letter's composition and offering a literary reading that takes seriously the nuances of thought developed in conversation. Fiddes brings theological voices from early Christianity, the medieval West, the Reformation, and contemporary global scholarship into dialogue, providing a comprehensive reception history without overshadowing Paul's original voice. In its final movement, the commentary broadens further, illuminating how Romans has shaped the cultural imagination beyond ecclesial contexts. A flexible and deeply informed guide to Paul's most influential letter, Romans Through the Centuries: Part of the acclaimed Wiley Blackwell Bible Commentaries series, Romans Through the Centuries is an essential resource for those seeking to understand the layered legacy of Romans through theological inquiry, literary insight, and historical perspectives. It is well-suited for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in New Testament studies, Pauline theology, and the cultural reception of Scripture, and serves as a valuable resource for clergy, scholars, and advanced students engaged in research.
Series Editor's Preface x Introduction: Romans and the Voice of Paul 1 The Speaking Voice and the Written Text 1 The Need for Persuasion 3 Paul’s Audience 5 The Manner of the Voice 6 Continuing to Persuade: The History of Interpretation of Romans After Paul 9 How to Read this Commentary 23 Romans 1 24 1:1– 15. The Opening of the Letter 24 1:16– 17. Living by Faith 37 1:18– 28. The Human Situation Outside a Life of Faith 45 Romans 2 56 2:1– 11. God Shows No Partiality 56 2:12– 16. Doing What the Law Requires 62 2:17– 29. The True Identifying Mark 70 Romans 3 76 3:1– 8. The Advantage of the Jew and the Justification of God 76 3:9– 20. All Are Under the Power of Sin 82 3:21– 31. The Righteousness of God in the Faithfulness of Christ 89 Romans 4 101 4:1– 15. Abraham, an Ancestor in Faith 101 4:16– 25. Abraham, an Ancestor of the Promise 113 Romans 5 124 5:1– 11. Righteousness as Reconciliation 124 5:12– 21. Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ 131 Romans 6 146 6:1– 14. Baptism and the End of Death’s Dominion 146 6:15– 23. Two Kinds of Slavery 159 Romans 7:1– 8:4 168 7:1– 6. Dead to the Law, Alive in the Spirit 168 7:7– 13. A Conundrum: a Holy Law Provokes Sin 176 7:14– 8:4. Different Faces of the Law, Different Dimensions of the Self 182 Romans 8:5– 39 191 8:5– 17a. Life in the Spirit 191 8:17b– 27. Suffering and Praying in the Spirit 203 8:28– 39. The Loving Purpose of God 211 Romans 9:1– 29 220 9:1– 5. Anguish Over the Destiny of Israel 220 9:6– 13. Everything Depends on God’s Call 226 9:14– 29. Everything Depends on God’s Mercy 233 Romans 9:30– 10:21 247 9:30– 32. The Stumbling- Stone of Faith 247 10:1– 13. Calling on God 254 10:14– 21. A Sequence: Sending— Proclaiming— Hearing— Believing— Calling 266 Romans 11 273 11:1– 12. Stumbling but Not Falling 273 11:13– 24. Rejection is Only Temporary 283 11:25– 36. God is Merciful to All 292 Romans 12 307 12:1– 8. The Inner Renewal of Body and Mind 307 12:9– 21. The Imperatives of Love 317 Romans 13 327 13:1– 14. Submission to Authority, But Love of Neighbor 327 Romans 14 351 14:1– 13a. Accepting One Another 351 14:13b– 23. Love Does Not Create Stumbling- Blocks 364 Romans 15 375 15:1– 13. Living and Worshiping in Harmony and Hope 375 15:14– 33. Paul’s Plans for Travel and the “Collection” 387 Romans 16 400 16:1– 16. Closing Greetings and Commendations 400 16:17– 27. A Final Warning and a Last Encouragement 411 Glossary 422 References 431 Index of Subjects 452
Preface xii
Acknowledgments xiv
Illustrations xvi
Abbreviations xviii
Subject Areas: Religion & beliefs [HR]
