Greed as idolatry : the origin and meaning of a Pauline metaphor / / [manuscript] :
by Brian S. Rosner.
- Grand Rapids, Mich. : : William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co.,, c2007..
- xiv, 214 p. ; ; 23 cm.
"Greed as idolatry": a formidable peak -- The history of interpretation: lessons from other climbers -- Method for the present study: maps and supplies -- The Jewish scriptures: the distant ranges -- Early Jewish moral teaching: the tablelands -- The New Testament: the foothills -- Understanding greed: the surrounding terrain -- Understanding idolatry: the surrounding terrain -- Understanding greed as idolatry: reaching the summit -- Final debrief and a look ahead.
9780802833747 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2007019549
Bible. Epistles of Paul. Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc. Idolatry--Biblical teaching. Idols and images--Worship--Biblical teaching.