Desire in Paul's Undisputed Epistles: Semantic Observations on the Use of Epithymeo, Ho Epithymetes, and Epithymia in Roman Imperial Texts ... Untersuchungen Zum Neuen Testament 2.Reihe)

Does the apostle Paul think those with desire always try to obtain negative objects? Are there instances where desire is seen positively? Does Paul use this concept differently than other Roman imperial authors? Is desire always for objects related to sex? In this study, Andrew Bowden illustrates Paul's use of desire in light of its use in Roman imperial texts and sheds fresh light on this often misunderstood, misconstrued concept.