Martin, Ralph P.
In recent times students of Paul's theology have been well served with a steady flow of titles, each offering a comprehensive survey of the apostle's teaching. Reconciliation: A Study of Paul's Theology does not aspire to give a full coverage of Pauline theology. Instead it identifies, isolates, and discusses the single theme of reconciliation in its different uses by Paul and his followers.

Ralph Martin has limited the scope of this book and has focused it on a single theme of manageable proportion that allows an exegetical enquiry into the literary form, background, meaning, and application of a few key passages. This focus sets it apart from books which offer a comprehensive survey of Pauline theology. It is clear and intelligible and the reader should find it worthwhile and rewarding reading.

The revised edition of Reconciliation has allowed the author to take a fresh look at his earlier writing and to offer some recent proposals regarding a Pauline "core".

Ralph P. Martin is distinguished scholar in residence ar Fuller Theological Seminary, Azusa Pacific University and Evangelical Seminary, and is the author of numerous regarded books in the field of New Testament and Earny Christian studies.