Dying and Rising with Christ: The Theology of Paul the Apostle »

"Paul's theological vision has had enormous influence on Christian thought, and indirectly on Western thought in general. Dying and Rising with Christ describes the theology of Paul that underlies and comes to expression in his letters." What is most distinctive about this book is its argument that dying and rising with Christ as part of the body of Christ is central to Paul's understanding of Christian life and to his understanding of Jesus as savior. While other presentations of Paul's theology acknowledge the presence of this theme, none of them sees it as central to his theology. Dying and Rising with Christ also discusses Paul's understanding of God more extensively than other presentations.