Law and Religion: Essays on the Place of the Law in Israel and Early Christianity

The place of the Law and its relationship to religious observance and faith is a contested topic in the study of both the Old and New Testaments. The Erhardt Seminar group's essays explore this debate, focusing on the Law's place in Israelite religion, the Jesus tradition, and Paul and the Apostolic tradition. They also address the contemporary challenge to the conventional picture of Jesus and the Law, the attitude of Paul, and post-Pauline developments.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 228 pages
Publication date: 25 May 2023
Publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd

The place of the Law and its relationship to religious observance and faith is a complex and contentious topic in the study of both the Old and New Testaments. In the book "Law and Religion," members of the Erhardt Seminar group delve into this debate, exploring key topics and making fresh contributions to the field. Their essays are organized into three sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the Law's role in Israelite religion, the Jesus tradition, and the Paul and Apostolic traditions. Thus, the foundation of the connection between law and religion in ancient Israel is examined, as well as the profound influence of the Deuteronomic reform and the emerging understanding of the later development of Judaism in the New Testament Period. Additionally, the contemporary challenge to the conventional picture of Jesus and the Law is addressed, the attitude of Paul is reevaluated, and post-Pauline developments are explored. This symposium offers a wide range of opinions on a debate that spans various disciplines within Biblical studies, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students alike.

The place of the Law and its relationship to religious observance and faith is a complex and contentious topic in the study of both the Old and New Testaments. In the book "Law and Religion," members of the Erhardt Seminar group delve into this debate, exploring key topics and making fresh contributions to the field. Their essays are organized into three sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the Law's role in Israelite religion, the Jesus tradition, and the Paul and Apostolic traditions. Thus, the foundation of the connection between law and religion in ancient Israel is examined, as well as the profound influence of the Deuteronomic reform and the emerging understanding of the later development of Judaism in the New Testament Period. Additionally, the contemporary challenge to the conventional picture of Jesus and the Law is addressed, the attitude of Paul is reevaluated, and post-Pauline developments are explored. This symposium offers a wide range of opinions on a debate that spans various disciplines within Biblical studies, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students alike.

Weight: 358g
Dimension: 156 x 232 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780227178751