Theology

The Book of Deuteronomy served as a kind of constitution for ancient Israel and later Judaism. The so-called Law of Offices, a passage at its center (Deut. 16:18-18:22), defines the roles of judges, kings, priests, and prophets. The essays in this book consider the significance of the text for today's theologians, political theorists, and legal scholars.

Martin Sanfridson examines Paul's instructions regarding various levels of engagement in gentile cults in 1 Corinthians 8 and 10. His study contributes to a new reading of these two chapters and argues that 1 Corinthians 8 and 10 deal with two distinct, yet connected, issues.

David Wyman examines documentary and literary sources to compose a detailed description of civic benefaction, including the phenomenon of benefactors who risk their lives. He then analyzes how Paul's letter to the Galatians incorporates the language, motifs, and relational dynamics of benefaction.

Do the Gospel of John and Stoicism, since they share significant vocabularies and terms such as Logos and Pneuma , indicate a shared understanding of God, the world, and living well? Fergus J. King compares their worldviews and ethical teachings and finds that they are significantly different in their conclusions.