01760nam a2200301 a 4500 20260119070440.0 2022-01-06 10:38:52 9781575068336 0 eng 225.92 R111-J53 Jenks, R. Gregory Author Bulletin for biblical research supplements R. Gregory Jenks vol.12 Paul and his mortality: Imitating Christ in the face of death U.S.A Eisenbrauns 2015 286tr. Hardcover 24cm Paul and His Mortality: Imitating Christ in the Face of Death explores how Paul faced his death in light of a ministry philosophy of imitation: as he sought to imitate Christ in his life, so he would imitate Christ as he faced his death. In his writings, Paul acknowledged his vulnerability to passive death as a mortal, that at any moment he might die or come near death. He gave us some of the most mournful and vitriolic words about how death is God’s and our enemy. But he also spoke openly about choosing death: “My aim is to know him . . . to be like him in his death.” This study seeks to show that Paul embraced death as a follower and imitator of Christ because the benefits of a good death supersede attempts at self-preservation. For him, embracing death is gain because it is honorable, because it reflects ultimate obedience to God, and because it is the reasonable response for those who understand that only Jesus’ death provides atonement. Paul, -- the Apostle, Saint https://data.thuviencodoc.org/books/ImageCover/2022/1/6/_493099964_140.jpg Cover Image 211001 TKH 6389 6389 0 0 0 0 TVCD TVCD 2026-01-20 0.00 0 TVCD-6389 0.00 BK