Ancient Oleiculture and Ethnic Differentiation: The Meaning of the Olive-Tree Image in Romans 11

The image of the olive tree in Rom. 11.16b-24, like other such images in Paul’s correspondence, deserves to be taken seriously as contributing to the message he is communicating. This necessitates considering it in the light of its ancient context, here meaning Graeco-Roman oleiculture. The best sol...

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Main Author: Esler, Philip Francis 1952- (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Sage 2003
In: Journal for the study of the New Testament
Year: 2003, Volume: 26, Issue: 1, Pages: 103-124
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