The Semitic background of the term "mystery" in the New Testament
By: by Raymond E. Brown.
Series: Facet books. Biblical series, 21
Publisher: Fortress Press
Published: 1968
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 72
Subjects: Mystery -- Biblical teaching.
Description: Examining the concept of mystery in the Old Testament, the Pseudepigrapha, and the New Testament, the author concludes that the meaning of mystery can be explained on the basis of Semitic backgrounds. In the course of his investigations he sheds light not only on the meaning of mystery but also on the whole understanding of God's redemptive purpose that lies behind Paul's use of the word. -- Book Cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.