This important work challenges the validity of the New Perspective on Paul and Judaism. Working new data from Jewish literature and a fresh reading of Romans 1-5, Simon Gathercole produces a far-reaching criticism of the current approach to Paul and points a new way forward. Building on a... read more
Preface
Abbreviations
Introduction
Part 1: Obedience and Final Vindication in Early Judaism
1. Works and Final Vindication in Pre-70 C.E. Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha
2. Works and Final Vindication in the Qumran Literature
3. Jewish Soteriology in the New Testament
4. Obedience and Final Vindication in the Aftermath of 70. C.E.
5. Boasting in Second Temple Judaism
Part 2: Exegesis of Roman 1-5
6. Paul's Assessment of Jewish Boasting in Romans 1.18-3:20
7. Paul's Reevaluation of Torah, Abraham, and David in Romans 3:27-4:8
8. The Resurrection of Boasting in Romans 5:1-11
Conclusion
Select Bibliography
Index of Authors
Index of Subjects
Index of Ancient Sources
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