Hate the Evil, Hold Fast to Good

Outlines a plausible structure for Romans 12.1 to 15.13. This book analyses three methodologies, namely structural exegesis, discourse analysis, and rhetorical criticism. Having acknowledged that each of these methodologies has its own limitations, this book suggests an eclectic approach to the analysis. Peng outlines a plausible structure for Romans 12.1 to 15.13. After a brief survey of scholars' opinions about the structure of this passage, three methodologies (structural exegesis, discourse analysis, and rhetorical criticism) are analysed. Having acknowledged that each of these methodologies has its own limitations, an eclectic approach, which is analogous with 'putting together a jigsaw puzzle without the final picture', is suggested. Peng also includes two appendices - the first is an assessment of the historical background of chapter 13.1 to 13.7 in light of the analysis presented; and the second is a short assessment of interpretations of the word 'pistis' in chapter 12.3 and 12.6, in which the rationale behind the interpretation of this term is discussed.