'Many readers of Churchman will doubtless wonder if it is worth adding another book on Romans to the commentaries of their shelves: in this case, it is. Klaus Haacker, Professor of New Testament Studies at the Barmen School of Theology has completed Cambridge's New Testament Theology series with a concise and illuminating introduction to Paul's mighty manifesto. … Professor Haacket's book is clear and easy to read: a considerable achievement given that he is not writing in his native language. …this is a valuable study in how Romans might have been read by its intended audience. Churchman
1. Introduction; 2. Theology in a nutshell; 3. Theology in process; 4. Major concerns; 5. Sorting the sources; 6. To the Romans a Roman?; 7. Romans in its canonical context; 8. The impact of Romans and interactions with Romans in church history; 9. The relevance of Romans reconsidered; Further reading.