Publisher's Synopsis
""The Pauline Idea of Faith in Its Relation to Jewish and Hellenistic Religion"" is a scholarly work by William Henry Paine Hatch that explores the concept of faith in the writings of the apostle Paul in relation to both Jewish and Hellenistic religious traditions. The book delves into the historical and cultural context of Paul's teachings, examining how his ideas about faith were influenced by his own background as a Jew and his encounters with Hellenistic philosophy and religion. Hatch analyzes key passages from Paul's letters and compares them to other ancient texts to shed light on the development of Paul's theology. This book is an important resource for scholars of early Christianity and anyone interested in the history of religious thought.1917. Harvard Theological Studies II. From the preface: It is my purpose in the following pages to examine in detail the Pauline idea of faith, which was fundamental in the Apostle's conception of Christianity. What is the content of the idea in Paul? How is it related to trust in Jahveh, which was so prominent an element in Hebrew and Jewish piety? Was there anything analogous to the Pauline idea of faith in the religious thought of the Graeco-Roman world or in the Oriental mystery cults, which enjoyed great popularity in the West during the centuries immediately preceding and following the advent of Christianity? These are the questions which I shall endeavor to answer. Contents: Trust in Jahveh; The Pauline Idea of Faith; and Faith and the Religions of the Graeco-Roman World.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
