Books in the Studies of the New Testament & its world series

In this ground-breaking study of Paul, Dr Adams focuses on Paul''s understanding and use of cosmological concepts, such as ''world'' and ''creation''.Adams brings to bear the most recently developed disciplines, including ''critical linguistics'', to the interpretation of Pauline texts, showing up, for example, the differing perspectives on the world of 1 Corinthians and Romans.He examines Paul''s historical and social context and illuminates the whole cosmological project of Pauline Christianity.

This is a comprehensive guide to the world of religion in the Graeco-Roman environment of early Christianity. The volume paints a carefully nuanced portrait of the Christians' religious context.