Paul and Judaism At the End of History

"This innovative study explores the paradox of the apostle Paul, a Jewish figure whose ideas were also radical, Christian, and even anti-Jewish. Matthew Novenson utilises Paul's particular understanding of time to explore this contradiction, focusing on Paul's conception of the end of history as present, not future"--

List of contents

1. The Christian problem of Paul and Judaism; 2. Paul's former occupation in Ioudaismos; 3. Who says justification from works of the law?; 4. Paul versus the Gentiles; 5. The legalism of Paul; 6. The ethnic chauvinism of Paul; 7. Carnal Israel; 8. Liberty and justice for all; 9. The end of the law and the last man.

About the author

Matthew V. Novenson is Professor of Biblical Criticism and Biblical Antiquities at the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of, among other works, Christ among the Messiahs (2012), The Grammar of Messianism (2017), and Paul, Then and Now (2022).

Summary

Aimed at scholars and students in New Testament studies, Jewish studies, religious studies, and Christian theology, this book reconsiders the letters of Paul in relation to both Judaism and Christianity, showing how Paul's belief in the imminent end of the world relates in complicated ways to each religion.

Product details

• Authors: Matthew V Novenson, Matthew V. Novenson, Matthew V. (Princeton Theological Semina Novenson, Matthew V. (Princeton Theological Seminary Novenson, Matthew V. (University of Edinburgh) Novenson, Novenson Matthew V.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.09.2024
• EAN: 9781316519844
• ISBN: 978-1-316-51984-4
• No. of pages: 324
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; BIBLES / General, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Judaism / Talmud, RELIGION / Judaism / Theology, Theology, Christian theology, New Testaments, Judaism: sacred texts and revered writings, Judaism: Sacred Texts, Judaism: theology