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Document Details : Title: The Apocryphal Backdrop to Rom 8,19-22 Author(s): WARNEZ, Matthew T. Journal: Biblica Volume: 102 Issue: 4 Date: 2021 Pages: 585-592 DOI: 10.2143/BIB.102.4.3290259 Abstract : Modern exegetes often suppose that the creation themes found in Rom 8,19-22 were informed by ancient Jewish apocalyptic writings. More specifically, it has been suggested that Paul, following the apocalyptic tradition, believed Adam’s sin to have precipitated a cosmic fall which left the natural world intrinsically vitiated. Upon a closer inspection of the sources, however, it seems that if Rom 8,19-22 depends on the Jewish apocalyptic literature at all, then it is less likely, not more, that Paul endorsed a cosmic fall. |
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