Corpus-Paul

[Chris Spinks <cspinks AT fuller.edu>]

I am currently working on a doctoral seminar term paper and thought I might 
solicit the help of the corpus-paul list participants.

In an effort to integrate my dissertation research interest (methodological 
questions in NT Theology) and the seminar topic (Paul & Israel) I am 
considering a paper on the treatment of Rom. 9-11 in the history and 
development of the discipline of NTT.  However, I am stumped as to how I 
might proceed.  I do not mean to begin a dialogue about the nature and method 
of NTT, but it is certain that the methodology of one's NTT and the 
theological assumptions that necessarily inhere in any method are at play in 
the interpretation of a given text.  Is it a fruitful task to trace out the 
lines of such influence on Rom. 9-11 in the various generations of NTT?  I am 
most intrigued by the recent trends for NTT as characterized by what M. 
Welker calls 'New Biblical Theology' and what S. Fowl terms 'Theological 
Interpretation of Scripture' and I would like to move my paper toward an 
assessment of how these trends are helpful (or not) for the treatment and 
placement of Rom. 9-11 in the overall NT/Biblical theological program.  Any 
comments and/or advice would be appreciated.

Gratefully,

D. Christopher Spinks

Ph.D. cand., New Testament
Asst. Reference Librarian
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena, CA