Y'all,

Paul+ nails it on the proverbial head.  One of the things that Wright does
so well, in my opinion, is get back behind modern notions of individualism
to the Biblical notion of community.  As I explained recently to my, the
Enlightenment reversed the flow of identity.  Whereas in ancient times, the
nation gave identity to its tribes which gave identity to its families which
gave identity to the members of each family, today the individual is seen as
giving allegiance to family, ethnicity, nation, etc.  In my opinion, except
for only the modern notion of the separation of religion from state, this
reversal of the source of identity leads to some of the greatest
misunterpretations of Scripture.

Mark+

PS  I am going to be busy moving house for the next fews days, if one of you
want to go ahead a do an overview of chap. 2, I'd appreciate it.  I'll join
in on the discussion as time permits between this afternoon and Sunday.

PPS  Blessed Ascension everyone!