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The Epistle to the Romans is a major text among Paul's writings. Throughout history, it has often been commented and we know the role its various interpretations played in the division of Christians during the 16th century. Here is a working tool (defused of passion) to approach this difficult text individually or in a group. After recalling the historical context and presenting the letter globally, Paul's epistle is studied from the first to the last verse according to a plan announced at the outset. Paul's contribution is systematically highlighted in two respects: the knowledge of Christ he brings us, and his manner of exhorting its recipients to live a truly Christian life in a multicultural society. The final chapter resumes "the major themes of the Epistle to the Romans". In boxed features and in the margins, the reader will find complementary information, definitions of terms, explanations of "technical" words and Biblical references... The "studies of the texts", and "working files" (about twenty) facilitate deeper investigation of such and such a passage. A summary of particularly difficult chapters then the whole letter is presented at the end of the book in the form of questions (and answers). So readers will be able to test their comprehension and identify the essential elements of Pauline theology and Christology.