Paul's Covert Use of Scripture
Intertextuality and Rhetorical Situation in Philippians 2:10-16
This book explores why and how Paul uses Scripture (Old Testament) in Philippians 2:10-16. It tests the suggestion that a cluster of tacit references to specific books of Scripture is integral or foundational to Paul's epistolary argument. If the problem in Philippi is the disinclination to accept suffering and death as intrinsic to gospel citizenship, then the muted allusions lead to a single, central theme: "God's approval of suffering and death for the sake of Christ."
Reviews
"This stimulating book offers fresh insights into why Paul wrote his letter to the Philippians and makes a significant contribution to current debates on Paul's use of Scripture. Highly recommended."
- STEVE MOYISE, Visiting Professor, Newman University, Birmingham
"Enquiry into Paul's use of Scripture is a well-plowed furrow. In this volume, McAuley makes a fresh contribution to this debate by drawing attention to a neglected passage in a neglected epistle. As a consequence, Philippians can now make a contribution, in its own right, to this very important aspect of Pauline hermeneutics."
- ANDREW D. CLARKE, University of Aberdeen
"This is a first-class offering of modern scholarship with no shortcuts. McAuley digs deep into a narrow passage of Scripture and finds unity in Paul's thought and coherence with shafts of prophetic insight found in the Old Testament."
- TONY SARGENT, International Chairman, Elam Ministries Asia; Professor Practical Theology, Olivet University, San Francisco
About Author
David McAuley is the author of Paul's Covert Use of Scripture: Intertextuality and Rhetorical Situation in Philippians 2:10-16. He earned his BSc in Computing from the University of the West of Scotland, Paisley, his BA in Theology from International Christian College, Glasgow, and his PhD in Biblical Studies from the University of Aberdeen. Before undertaking theological study, he worked for IBM in engineering, consultancy, and management.
