When in Romans: An Invitation to Linger with the Gospel according to Paul (Theological Explorations for the Church Catholic) Hardcover – 15 Nov. 2016

This short book acts as a primer on the big themes covered in the book of Romans. And if that sounds boring, and as though it is the last thing we need, let me assure you, it's not. There has been so much written over the years about this letter, that it is tempting to want to avoid it, exactly because you are so aware that theological landmines seem to be scattered all around this text. This is where this short book helps. You need to keep the big picture in mind when reading Paul's theologically dense epistle. Beverley Gaventa highlights the themes of salvation, identity, ethics, and community, showing how significant they were to the earliest readers of the letter, and how necessary those themes are for us today.This book is a fantastic example of how profundity can be clear and thought-provoking writing can be concise. I would recommend it to any who want to come to Romans in a fresh way, and would suggest that it would be a good book to read with others so that you can discuss the ideas explored and some of the suggestions that are shared.