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Gorman, Michael J., 1955-

Cruciformity : Paul's Narrative Spirituality of the Cross / Michael J. Gorman ; with a foreword by Nijay K. Gupta ; and an afterword by the author. - Twentieth anniversary edition. - xv, 455 pages ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 428-438) and indexes.

The cruciform God : Paul's experience of "the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" -- The exalted crucified Messiah : "apprehended by Christ to be conformed to him" -- The spirit of cruciformity : Paul's experience of the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ -- The Triune God of cruciform love : Paul's experience of the Trinity -- The word of the cross : narratives of the cross, patterns of cruciformity -- Cruciform faith (I) : Paul, the "fundamental option," and the faith of Jesus Christ -- Cruciform faith (II) : the character and cost of faith -- Cruciform love (I) : the pattern of the crucified Messiah -- Cruciform love (II) : apostolic cruciformity -- Cruciform love (III) : the narrative shape of the faithful community -- Cruciform power : the paradox of weakness -- Cruciform hope : the future of cruciformity -- Communities of cruciformity : Paul's experience and vision of the church -- Cruciformity today : challenges to, and the challenges of, the cross.

ISBN: 0802879128 (pbk.) 9780802879127 (pbk.)

Subjects--Personal Names:
Jesus Christ--Crucifixion--Biblical teaching.

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Bible.--Epistles of Paul--Theology.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Crucifixion--Biblical teaching.

Dewey Class. No.: 227.06 / G6714