A Theological Introduction to Paul's Letters: Exploring a Threefold Theology of Paul

In this study Kim explores a new way of reading Pauls letters and understanding his theology with a focus on three aspects of Pauls gospel: the righteousness of God faith of Christ and the body of Christ. Kim argues that Pauls thought can be best understood by reading these genitives as the subjective or attributive genitives rather than as the objective genitives. The subjective or attributive reading places an emphasis on the subjects participation: Gods participatory righteousness Christs faithful obedience to God and the believers living of Christs body. Using this approach Kim investigates the root of Pauls theology in a wide array of texts and contexts: in the Hebrew Bible Second Temple Judaism the Greco-Roman world and Pauls canonical letters. In doing so Kim synthesizes Pauls theology and ethics seamlessly balancing the roles of God Christ and believers in Pauls gospel. For the website: Study/Discussion Questions and Sample Syllabus available at http: //youaregood.com/threefoldtheology.htm