Inhabiting the cruciform God :

Gorman, Michael J., 1955-

Inhabiting the cruciform God : kenosis, justification, and theosis in Paul's narrative soteriology / Michael J. Gorman. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Eerdmans, 2009. - xi, 194 p. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Inhabiting the cruciform God : Paul and the question of theosis -- "Although/because He was in the form of God" : the theological significance of Paul's master story (Phil. 2:6-11) -- "Justified by faith/crucified with Christ" : justification by co-crucifixion : the logic of Paul's soteriology -- "You shall be cruciform for I am cruciform" : Paul's trinitarian reconstruction of holiness as theosis -- "While we were enemies" : Paul, the Resurrection, and the end of violence -- Inhabiting the cruciform God : theosis as Paul's narrative soteriology.

This study examines Paul's definition of true holiness and presents a new interpretation of justification as theosis. It moves beyond both tradition and New Perspective views.

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Jesus Christ--Crucifixion--Biblical teaching.


Bible.--Epistles of Paul--Theology.

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