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Paul and the Gift changed the landscape of Pauline studies forever upon its publication in 2015. In it, John Barclay led readers through a recontextualized analysis of grace and interrogated Paul’s original meaning in declaring it a “free gift” from God, revealing grace as a multifaceted concept that is socially radical and unconditioned—even if not unconditional. Paul and the Power of Grace...

attitude of benevolence. But often the two overlap, because what is given is not only a thing, but also a service or favorable treatment that represents the giver’s attitude. Thus, in Paul’s letters, charis can describe gifts (e.g., 1 Cor 16:3: “your charis to Jerusalem”) or the favor or generosity of God (“charis and peace be with you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ,” Rom 1:7). Thirdly, charis (like the related term, eucharistia) can mean the return of gratitude or thanksgiving (e.g.,
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