From Adam to Christ: Essays on Paul

This collection of essays written by one of the foremost contemporary New Testament scholars, focuses on Paul's understanding of human redemption. Professor Hooker explores the contradiction between Adam and Christ, showing that, while the Law reflected God's glory, its power was nevertheless incomplete. Several essays centre on the significance for Pauline theology of the notion of 'interchange', a term which has has come to be associated with Professor Hooker's approach to Paul.This collection of essays written by one of the foremost contemporary New Testament scholars, focuses on Paul's understanding of human redemption. Professor Hooker explores the contradiction between Adam and Christ, showing that, while the Law reflected God's glory, its power was nevertheless incomplete. Several essays centre on the significance for Pauline theology of the notion of 'interchange', a term which has has come to be associated with Professor Hooker's approach to Paul.Morna D. Hooker is the author of 'From Adam to Christ: Essays on Paul', published 1990 under ISBN 9780521343176 and ISBN 0521343178.