I just got my hands on the library copy of Douglas Campbell’s new book on Paul (The Deliverance of God). DOG—as its being called—is a massive tome of over 1,200 pages and for that reason I won’t be able to give it a thorough reading until the semester is over. Nevertheless, just browsing the table of contents, which you can do at Amazon, shows how wide-reaching this volume is. Whether one ultimately agrees with Campbell’s rereading of Romans (particularly 1.18-3.20), Campbell’s work offers a very valuable history of scholarship, at least in the sections I’ve read. Loren Rosson has, as usual, written a superb and detailed review of DOG. So buy the book and read Rosson’s review. Hopefully Eerdmans will have them on massive discount at SBL, since it retails at $60. My one complaint so far is: why the end notes, Eerdmans?

NB: Is “Deliverance of God” a subjective or objective genitive? ;-)

Phil 510 — Plato

Cynthia Patterson and Richard Patterson (Wednesday 6:00-9:00pm)

Plato subjected all aspects of traditional Greek culture in general, and Athenian society in particular, to philosophical criticism. But he also tried to devise religious practices and institutions, and new myths that would genuinely serve the naturally good ends of individuals and their communities. The course will focus especially on Plato’s treatment of Greek religion and myth (with some of their inevitable connections to politics, tragedy, et al.) and his attempts to forge a new, moral, vision of the cosmos, human society and the human soul.

RLNT 760 — New Testament and Theology

Luke Timothy Johnson (Friday 9:00-12:00pm)

We will examine the relationship between the New Testament and theology in three distinct ways. First, we will ask what it means to speak of the “theological voice” of a New Testament composition. Does the expression, “the theology of John,” make sense, and if so, how? Second, we will consider several classic examples of the intellectual experiment called “New Testament Theology,” and by analysis of the several outstanding examples of the genre, discover the possibilities and limits of the exercise. Third, we will give some attention to the “use of the New Testament in theology,” by interacting with some examples of contemporary theological discourse.

RLNT 721G — The Writings of Paul: Romans

Michael J. Brown (Thursday 2:00-5:00pm)

No Description, but the title says it all.

RLR 700H — First Year Colloquy

William Gilders (Tuesday 11:00-1:00pm)

The purpose of the colloquy is to provide time for discussion about a variety of issues in the academic study of religion and theology, and about life as PhD students in the Graduate Division of Religion (GDR). After a session of introductions, we will learn more about the two academic bodies that co-constitute the GDR faculty, the Department of Religion in Emory College and the Candler School of Theology. Then we will consider various methodological and professional issues that affect your development as scholars/teachers of religion and theology. For each session, except the introductory and concluding sessions, one or two faculty members will attend to make some introductory remarks and to participate in the conversation. Occasionally, there will be some short readings or reviews of websites.

Romans
A Commentary
Hermeneia
by Robert Jewett
Edited by Eldon J. Epp
Fortress Press, 2006
1140 pages, English
Cloth with dustjacket, 7.25 x 9.5 inches
ISBN: 0800660846
List Price: $90.00
Your Price: $54.00
www.eisenbrauns.com/item/JEWROMANS