Background
Achtemeier, Paul John was born on September 3, 1927 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Arthur R. and Clara M. (Barnstein) Achtemeier.
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The heart of the Christian faith rests upon the confession "Jesus is Lord," yet faithful Christians sometimes overlook the fact that the Lordship of Jesus is firmly rooted in the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament. Moreover, knowing Jesus more fully entails knowing the story of God's salvation that was planned before the foundation of the world. Modern readers tend to forget that the declaration before Abraham was I am underscores the continuity between the promise to Abraham and its fulfillment in Christ. Acquiring a basic understanding of the relationship between the Old and New Testaments with respect to salvation s drama will enrich every reader s faith and appreciation for the Scriptures.
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This volume, a part of the Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching series, focuses on Paul's letter to the Romans. Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.
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(The heart of the Christian faith rests upon the confessio...)
The heart of the Christian faith rests upon the confession "Jesus is Lord," yet faithful Christians sometimes overlook the fact that the Lordship of Jesus is firmly rooted in the promises and prophecies of the Old Testament. Moreover, knowing Jesus more fully entails knowing the story of God's salvation that was planned before the foundation of the world. Modern readers tend to forget that the declaration "before Abraham was I am" underscores the continuity between the promise to Abraham and its fulfillment in Christ. Acquiring a basic understanding of the relationship between the Old and New Testaments with respect to salvation's drama will enrich every reader's faith and appreciation for the Scriptures. Modern readers tend to forget that the declaration "before Abraham was I am" underscores the continuity between the promise to Abraham and its fulfillment in Christ. Acquiring a basic understanding of the relationship between the Old and New Testaments with respect to salvation's drama will enrich every reader's faith and appreciation for the Scriptures.
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Christians generally agree that the Scriptures are inspired and that this doctrine is of basic importance. But how is the doctrine of inspiration to be understood and what does it mean for our Christian faith? Paul Achtemeier shows how recent knowledge of the way the Scriptures were formed raises problems in regard to the traditional understanding of inspiration. In response, he presents possibilities for a new approach to inspiration that is compatible with recent critical discoveries and allows the Bible to continue to play a meaningful role. He deals with "liberal" and "conservative" views, specific contradictions in the Bible, and what the Bible says about itself. A perceptive study, "The Inspiration of Scripture" proposes a view of inspiration that makes sense for today and probes its implications for the believer and the believing community.
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Achtemeier, Paul John was born on September 3, 1927 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Son of Arthur R. and Clara M. (Barnstein) Achtemeier.
AB summa cum laude, Elmhurst College, 1949. Bachelor's Degree magna cum laude, Union Theological Seminary, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Union Seminary, 1958.
Instructor biblical literature and Greek, Elmhurst (Illinois) College, 1956-1957;
from assistant professor to associate professor New Testament, Lancaster Theological Seminary, 1957-1961;
Kunz professor New Testament, Lancaster Theological Seminary, 1961-1973;
professor New Testament, Union Theological Seminary, Virginia, 1973;
Herbert Worth & Annie H. Jackson professor biblical interpretation, Union Theological Seminary, Virginia, since 1979;
Dinsting. Christian scholar, Rollins College, 1972;
Rosentiel fellow, Notre Dame U., 1974;
Staley Foundation Distinguished Christian scholar, N.W. Christian College, 1973;
Staley Foundation Distinguished Christian scholar, Rollins College, 1982;
Staley Foundation Distinguished Christian scholar, Elmhurst College, 1984;
Staley Foundation Distinguished Christian scholar, Newberry College, 1985;
Staley Foundation Distinguished Christian scholar, Ferrum College, 1986. Tutor graduate school ecumenical studies World Council Churches, Chateau de Bossey, Switzerland, 1963-1964.
Visiting professor New Testament Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, 1968, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 1971, 72. University seminar associate Columbia University, New York, 1972-1980. Lecturer evangelical round table Eastern College, St.Davids, Pennsylvania, 1986.
Member Panel New Testament Scholars, Reformed Roman Catholic Dialogue, Roman Catholic/Reformed Presbyterian Bilateral Company.
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(The heart of the Christian faith rests upon the confessio...)
( This volume, a part of the Interpretation: A Bible Comm...)
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(Book by Achtemeier, Paul J.)
(Book by Achtemeier, Paul J)
Member American Council Learned Societies (conference executive secretaries 1977-1980), American Theological Society, Catholic Biblical Association (executive committee 1975-1977, 84-85, special projects committee 1976-1979, vice president 1984, president 1985), Society Biblical Literature (chairman synoptics section 1971-1976, associate in council 1972-1974, nominations committee 1976-1977, executive secretary, chief executive officer 1977-1980, investment committee since 1985, Pauline theology group steering committee since 1985, president-elect 1988, president 1989, member, assistant director search committee 1989-1990), Studiorum Novi Testamentis Societas.
Married Elizabeth M. Rice, June 11, 1952. Children: Mark, Marie.