Adoption Reimagined: An Unconcealed Theology of Huiothesía (ϒἱοθεσία) In Pauline Thought - Paperback

by Ricky Andries Tan (Author)

For centuries, Christian theology has inherited interpretations that miss the pulse of the apostolic witness. Among the most misunderstood is Pauline huiothesia--commonly translated as "adoption." In this bold and provocative work, the author challenges that rendering, unveiling instead a vision of mature sonship (huio-ship) rooted in Pauline spirituality, existential authenticity, and pneumatic transformation. Drawing on biblical exegesis, historical theology, and existential thought, this book journeys from the shadows of inherited tradition to the reality of the text itself. It is not merely a correction of language but a call to recover the divine logic of salvation. For theologians, biblical scholars, and seekers of truth, this is more than a scholarly intervention--it is a challenge to inherited theology.

Author Biography

Ricky Andries Tan holds a ThD in systematic theology from Jakarta Theological Seminary. His research centers on Pauline theology, New Testament hermeneutics, and existentialist theology. With graduate degrees in biblical studies, management, and engineering, he brings a grounded, interdisciplinary approach to theology.