Paul and the gentile problem
Paul and the Gentile Problem provides a new explanation for the apostle Paul's statements about the Jewish law. Instead of understanding his arguments against circumcision to be criticisms of Judaism or the law, this book makes the case that Paul meant to oppose gentile judaizing.
| Summary: | Paul and the Gentile Problem provides a new explanation for the apostle Paul's statements about the Jewish law. Instead of understanding his arguments against circumcision to be criticisms of Judaism or the law, this book makes the case that Paul meant to oppose gentile judaizing. Cover -- Paul and the Gentile Problem -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Note on Sources -- Introduction -- Part 1: Jewish Universalism and the Gentile Problem -- 1. Jewish Solutions to the Gentile Problem -- 2. The Gentile Identity of the "So-Called" Jew in Romans -- 3. "Do You Not Hear the Law?" -- Part 2: Abraham's Seed and the Gentile Solution -- 4. Gentile Sons and Seed of Abraham -- 5. Abraham, the Promised Pneuma, and the Gentile Solution -- Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index of Ancient Sources -- Index of Modern Authors -- Index of Subjects. |
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| ISBN: | 0190271760 |