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In Philippians John Reumann offers both classical approaches and new methods of understanding this New Testament book. With fresh commentary on the social world and rhetorical criticism, and a special focus on the contributions of the Philippian house churches to Paul’s work and early Christian mission, Reumann clarifies Paul’s attitudes toward and interactions with the Philippians. Departing...

dokimazein occurs 13x in Paul’s acknowledged letters (in Phil, only here). Grundmann provides a biblical-theology composite, Therrien a doctrinal synthesis (239–301), dual senses, “test” and “approve.” Eschatological testing and approval in the judgment by God are prominent (any clash with justification by faith is minimized; cf. Reumann 1982: ##125–29). The “moment of truth” at the final judgment underlies the impvs. for the Christian life. Authentic life in the community “in via” takes specific
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