About the book
The relationship between God and his people is understood in various ways by the biblical writers, and it is arguably the apostle Paul who uses the richest vocabulary..
Unique to Paul's writings is the term huiothesia, the process or act of being \"adopted as son(s).\" It occurs five times in three of his letters, where it functions as a key theological metaphor..
In this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, Trevor Burke argues that huiothesia has been misunderstood, misrepresented or neglected through scholarly preoccupation with its cultural background. He redresses the balance in this comprehensive study, which discusses metaphor theory; explores the background to huiothesia; considers the roles of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit; examines the moral implications of adoption, and its relationship with honor; and concludes with the consequences for Christian believers as they live in the tension between the \"now\" and the \"not yet\" of theair adoption into God's new family..
Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.
Editions of Adopted into God's Family
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780830826230
- EBook
- ISBN 9780830882212
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The relationship between God and his people is understood in various ways by the biblical writers, and it is arguably the apostle Paul who uses the richest vocabulary..
Unique to Paul's writings is the term huiothesia, the process or act of being \"adopted as son(s).\" It occurs five times in three of his letters, where it functions as a key theological metaphor..
In this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, Trevor Burke argues that huiothesia has been misunderstood, misrepresented or neglected through scholarly preoccupation with its cultural background. He redresses the balance in this comprehensive study, which discusses metaphor theory; explores the background to huiothesia; considers the roles of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit; examines the moral implications of adoption, and its relationship with honor; and concludes with the consequences for Christian believers as they live in the tension between the \"now\" and the \"not yet\" of theair adoption into God's new family..
Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adopted into God's Family about?
The relationship between God and his people is understood in various ways by the biblical writers, and it is arguably the apostle Paul who uses the richest vocabulary..
Unique to Paul's writings is the term huiothesia, the process or act of being \"adopted as son(s).\" It occurs five times in three of his letters, where it functions as a key theological metaphor..
In this New Studies in Biblical Theology volume, Trevor Burke argues that huiothesia has been misunderstood, misrepresented or neglected through scholarly preoccupation with its cultural background. He redresses the balance in this comprehensive study, which discusses metaphor theory; explores the background to huiothesia; considers the roles of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit; examines the moral implications of adoption, and its relationship with honor; and concludes with the consequences for Christian believers as they live in the tension between the \"now\" and the \"not yet\" of theair adoption into God's new family..
Addressing key issues in biblical theology, the works comprising New Studies in Biblical Theology are creative attempts to help Christians better understand their Bibles. The NSBT series is edited by D. A. Carson, aiming to simultaneously instruct and to edify, to interact with current scholarship and to point the way ahead.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Adopted into God's Family?
Philosophy and Religion > Religion and beliefs > Aspects of religion > Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts
Where can I read a sample of Adopted into God's Family?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780830826230
Is Adopted into God's Family part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series New Studies in Biblical Theology
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Adopted into God's Family?
Trevor J. Burke
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Adopted into God's Family is available as paperback(ISBN 9780830826230) and ebook(ISBN 9780830882212)
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