Paul and the Torah
By: Lloyd Gaston.
Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
Published: 1987
Place of publication: Vancouver
Language: eng
Number of pages: 262
Subjects: Paul, -- the Apostle, Saint -- Contributions in the theology of law.; Paul, -- the Apostle, Saint -- Views on Judaism.; Paul, -- l'apôtre, saint et la loi de la théologie.; Paul, -- l'apôtre, saint et le juda"isme.; Bible. -- N.T. -- Epistles of Paul -- Theology.; Bible. -- N.T. -- Epistles of Paul -- Criticism, interpretation, etc.; Bible. -- N.T. -- ʹEpîtres de Paul -- Théologie.; Bible. -- N.T. -- Épîtres de Paul -- Critique, interprétation, etc.; Law (Theology) -- Biblical teaching.; Judaism (Christian theology).; Droit (Théologie) -- Enseignement biblique.; Judaïsme (Théologie chrétienne).
Description: Argues that the terms of Paul's mission must be taken seriously and that it is totally inappropriate to regard his "conversion" as a transition from one religion to another. Paul's congregations were not made up of Christian Jews: they were exclusively Gentile. He therefore focused on God's promises to Abraham concerning Gentiles which were fulfilled in the faithfulness of Jesus Christ. The inclusion of Gentiles in the elect people of God through their incorporation into Christ thus does not mean a displacement of Israel.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.