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Paul and Jewish identity after Christ
Paul believed Israels Messiah had come. But what does this mean for Israel? Debate rages over Paul and supersessionism: the question of whetherand if so, to what extentthe new covenant in Christ replaces Gods old covenant with Israel. Discussion of supersessionism carries much historical, theological, and political baggage, complicating attempts at dialogue.
Gods Israel and the Israel of God: Paul and Supersessionism pursues fruitful discussion by listening to a variety of perspectives. Scot McKnight, Michael F. Bird, and Ben Witherington III consider supersessionism from political, biblical, and historical angles, each concluding that if Paul believed Jesus was Israels Messiah, then some type of supersessionism is unavoidable even if it is not necessarily a replacement of Israel by the church. Lynn H. Cohick, David J. Rudolph, Janelle Peters, and Ronald Charles respond to the opening essays and offer their own perspectives.
Readers of Gods Israel and the Israel of God will gain a broader understanding of the debate, its key texts, and the factors that shaped Pauls view of Israel.
Author: Michael F. Bird
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Lexham Academic
Published: 06/21/2023
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781683596080
Language: English
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