The Message of Paul the Apostle within Second Temple Judaism

František Ábel has gathered leading international scholars to test the hypotheses of the "Paul within Judaism" movement, which seeks to understand Paul's thought in the context of Second Temple Judaism. The scholars' explorations of specific topics concerning Second Temple Judaism and Paul's message and theology provide a more contextually nuanced understanding of the apostle's thought, free from biases rooted in unacknowledged ideologies and traditional interpretations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 23 June 2021
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

František Ábel, a renowned scholar, has assembled a distinguished group of international experts to challenge the prevailing notions surrounding Paul's conversion from Judaism. Recognizing that traditional interpretations have perpetuated harmful stereotypes about Judaism, Ábel's initiative seeks to explore the complexities of the "Paul within Judaism" movement. While these scholars may not adhere to a unified approach, their in-depth examinations of specific topics related to Second Temple Judaism and Paul's message and theology offer a fresh and nuanced perspective on the apostle's thought. By avoiding the biases inherent in unrecognized ideologies and traditional interpretations passed down by particular church traditions, this research provides a more contextual understanding of Paul's ideas, free from prejudices.

Contributors to this groundbreaking work include František Ábel, Michael Bachmann, Daniel Boyarin, William S. Campbell, Kathy Ehrensperger, Paula Fredriksen, Jörg Frey, Joshua Garroway, Karl-Wilhelm Niebuhr, Isaac W. Oliver, Shayna Sheinfeld, and J. Brian Tucker. Their insights and perspectives shed light on the intricate relationship between Paul and Judaism, challenging preconceived notions and promoting a deeper understanding of this influential figure in Christian history.

Weight: 435g
Dimension: 218 x 154 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781978706149