Moral Formation According to Paul

"A vitally important book, which shows beyond any doubt that Paul's ethics are . . . a central and integral part of his total theological outlook. . . . This book must be read by all New Testament scholars working in Pauline studies."--Paul Foster, Expository Times This fresh treatment of Paul's ethics addresses this question: how, according to Paul, can Christian communities know how God wants them to live? Leading biblical scholar James Thompson explains that Paul offers a coherent moral vision based not only on the story of Christ but also on the norms of the law. Paul did not live with a sharp dichotomy of law and gospel and recognized the continuing importance of the law. Thompson makes a distinctive contribution by locating the roots of Paul's concrete ethical thought in Hellenistic Judaism rather than Hellenistic moral philosophy. Students of New Testament ethics and Pauline theology will value this work.

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