Adoption in Galatians and Romans

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Adoption in Galatians and Romans is written by Erin M. Heim and published by BRILL. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 9004339876 (ISBN 10) and 9789004339873 (ISBN 13).

In a new study on the Pauline adoption metaphors, Erin Heim applies a wide array of contemporary theories of metaphor in a fresh exegesis of the four instances of adoption (huiothesia) metaphors in Galatians and Romans. Though many investigations into biblical metaphors treat only their historical background, Heim argues that the meaning of a metaphor lies in the interanimation of a metaphor and the range of possible backgrounds it draws upon. Using insights from contemporary theories, Heim convincingly demonstrates that the Pauline adoption metaphors are instrumental in shaping the perceptions, emotions, and identity of Paul’s first-century audiences.