Paul: Narrative or Apocalyptic Holy Spirit and an eclectic approach that

and an eclectic approach that embraces the strengths of all these

1579-1625) and the French Universalist Tradition - Albert Gootjes

Bethlehem College and Seminary) is assistant professor of theology and Christian worldview at Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis

clearly and simply introduces this crucial work by a church father whose Christocentric exegesis produced the key that unlocked scriptural understanding for his contemporaries

Paul: Narrative or Apocalyptic Holy Spirit and an eclectic approach thatTwo main schools of thought organize the field of play for Paul apocalyptic and narrative. Apocalyptic, rooted in Second Temple mystical Judaism, emphasizes the disjunctive. Both the cross and resurrection are read as cosmic commentary on abolishment of all and the advent of the brand new. Narrative, rooted in the Old Testament's covenant promises, emphasizes continuity. The cross and resurrection are read inside covenant to show fulfillment. Here, in