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The Book of RomansThe book of Romans was written by the apostle Paul (who wrote about half of the New Testament). It is a letter, or epistle, to the people of Rome, and by extension the Roman empire (the dominate world power of the day) and ostensibly the entire world. Romans is an organized summary of Paul's message, which is found scattered throughout his other writings. It is a highly esteemed and profoundly influential book that lays out the importance and significance in salvation through Jesus. As such its focus is on the fundamentals of theology. With a casual read, the first eleven chapters of Romans may seem to be a rambling discourse. However, Paul's frequent restating and repetition of themes, often with slight variation, are done to add emphasis. A common technique of the day was to repeat important and significant ideas three times. As you read Romans, pay special attention to concepts that are presented thrice in succession. A different writing style is adopted in chapter 12 and following. This section is reminiscent of Ecclesiastes with its concise listings of commands, instructions, and advice. The book's conclusion, in chapter 16, is notable for the many people listed and the interesting reasons given for their inclusion. (See our Internet resources page for sites with more information on this topic.) |
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