By refusing to segregate the theological from the social and political, Sze-kar Wan reads Romans right where it is planted: as an intervention among cell communities who undermines Roman domination by living out the justice of God. Along the way, Wan offers fresh perspectives on God's justice, the shape of faith, and other classic problems. Don't miss his interpretation of Romans 13:1-7.

Greg Carey, Lancaster Theological Seminary, USA

The two-layered approach in interpreting Romans 13:1-7 is ingenious and judicious. A must read for all readers who are troubled by the issue of church and state.

Lo, Ping-cheung, Professor Emeritus, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong

As a catalogue of evidence for a counter imperial reading from a postcolonial standpoint, Sze-kar Wan's monograph is of value.

RBL