Adopted into God's Family: Exploring a Pauline Metaphor (New Studies in Biblical Theology)
"Burke offers a clear, precise and coherent study of what emerges as a major Pauline metaphor that has long been overlooked. . . . I believe this to be a very valuable addition to Pauline studies, one that I recommend to students and scholars alike." (Mary L. Coloe, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Australia, in Review of Biblical Literature)"Not only the importance of God's family, but also the enormous privilege of belonging to it, are powerfully underscored by Paul's understanding of what it means to be the adopted sons of God. With such themes in view, a wide array of pastoral implications soon springs to light. In other words, this volume not only probes a neglected theme--it also edifies." (D. A. Carson)