Paul's Idea of Community - Robert J. Banks / 9780801045547

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Jaar (oorspr.)2012
AuteurRobert J. Banks

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Paul's Idea of Community - Robert J. Banks / 9780801045547

  • Titel: Paul's Idea of Community / Schrijver(s): Robert J. Banks / ISBN Nr: 9780801045547 / Taal: Engels / Aantal Pagina's: 248 / Versie: Paperback / 1e Druk 2012 / Genre: Religie, Geschiedenis / Bijzonderheden: Revised Edition / Intern-nr: 299

The Early House Churches in Their Cultural Setting.

Robert Bank's widely read Paul's Idea of Community: The Early House Churches in their Cultural Setting is once again available to laypeople, pastors and scholars alike. In this extensively revised edition Banks has rewritten chapters for clarity, taken into account recent scholarship on Paul's writings, updated and expanded the bibliography, and added an index. This new edition retains, however, all the freshness and vitality of the original.

Review: Most of the time we look at the new testament church from a 21st century perspective. Robert Banks does the opposite. The main question throughout the book is: 'what would Paul say about the life in the christian church'. Robert Banks systematically and profoundly discusses the main themes in Paul's theology about church life. What makes this book especially interesting is that the writer's interest is not that of one who intentionally tries to promote a community vision of the church and read it in the biblical text. Robert Bank seems more interested in finding the truth about Paul's idea of church life and by systematically unraveling Paul's theology he draws the conclusion throughout the book that Paul's idea of church life is that of a community. Rober Bank paints a clear picture of what such a community would look like in Paul's opinion. A foundational book that is a must read for anyone who is interested in the New Testament's idea of church life.

Review: I have to say in all honesty that this is one of the most important books I've ever read. I'm not really surprized that it is not well known or widely quoted because if it were, like a number of books coming from the 'organic' church stream, it would destabilize the church in it's current form. The subtext of Banks' book is arguably that it needs destabilizing in order for man made ideas to get out of the way and find their proper place....
People that aren't ready to have their assumptions challenged and practices critiqued should steer clear of this book. The interesting thing is that Robert Banks doesn't jump in your face with his critiques. In fact, you'd be hard pressed to find any real, upfront criticism of church practice. He moreorless leaves that alone. But he puts things in such a way that if you think about the implications of what's actually been said, you may find it difficult to remain the same.

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