Desire in Paul’s Undisputed Epistles

Semantic Observations on the Use of epithymeo, ho epithymetes, and epithymia in Roman Imperial Texts

by Andrew Bowden

Book cover: Desire in Paul’s Undisputed Epistles

Extent: 619 pages

Publisher: Mohr Siebeck

Subjects: Biblical Studies, Religious Studies

Series: Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament 2.Reihe

Series volume number: 539

Language: English

Paperback (Published)

(December 2020)

ISBN: 9783161596308

9.13 x 6.18 inches

Price: $162.00

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Does the apostle Paul think those with “desire” always try to obtain negative objects? Are there instances where “desire” is seen positively? Does Paul use this concept differently than other Roman imperial authors? Is “desire” always for objects related to sex? In this study, Andrew Bowden illustrates Paul’s use of “desire” in light of its use in Roman imperial texts and sheds fresh light on this often misunderstood, misconstrued concept.

  • By (author) Andrew Bowden