Morality, Not Mortality: Moral Psychology and the Language of Death in Romans 5-8
Morality, Not Mortality: Moral Psychology and the Language of Death in Romans 5-8
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The language of "death" in Romans 5-8 refers to a state of moral bondage dominated by passions associated with the body, imposed on humanity as a judgment against the initial transgression of Adam and Eve in Eden. This study argues that the focus is on morality, not mortality, and that creations subjection to "corruption" and "futility" involves the detrimental effects of human moral corruption.
Format: Hardback
Length: 250 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books
This study makes a compelling argument that the language of "death" as a present human predicament in Romans 5-8 can be most effectively understood when viewed against the backdrop of Hellenistic moral-psychological discourse. In this discourse, "death" signifies a state of moral bondage, where a person's rational will is subjugated by passions linked to the body. It is this specific form of death, rather than human mortality or a cosmic force known as "Death," that entered the world through the transgression of Adam and Eve in Eden. As a consequence, moral death was imposed upon humanity as a judgment against this initial sin, with the aim of promoting sinful behavior. This, in turn, serves to amplify the magnitude of the magnificent revelation of God's grace through Jesus Christ.
Furthermore, when Romans 8 discusses the subjection of "creations" to "corruption" and "futility," it is important to note that these terms do not refer to physical corruption and decay, but rather to the detrimental effects of human moral corruption. Paul's primary focus in Rom 5-8 is on morality, rather than mortality.
In conclusion, this study offers a valuable perspective on the language of "death" in Romans 5-8 by contextualizing it within the broader Hellenistic moral-psychological discourse. It demonstrates how the concept of moral bondage and the consequences of sin play a central role in understanding the human predicament described in these chapters. By recognizing the moral dimensions of death and the impact of human corruption, we can gain a deeper appreciation of the grace and redemption offered through Jesus Christ.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666900286
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