The Mystery of Romans: The Jewish Context of Paul's Letters
by Mark D. Nanos
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Paul's letter to the Romans, says Nanos, is an example of Jewish correspondence, addressing believers in Jesus who are steeped in Jewish ways—whether of Jewish or gentile origin. Arguing against those who think Paul was an apostate from Judaism, Nanos maintains Paul's continuity with his Jewish heritage. Several key arguments here are:Those addressed in Paul's letter were still an integral part of the Roman synagogue communities.The "weak" are non-Christian Jews, while the "strong" show more included both Jewish and gentile converts to belief in Jesus.Paul as a practicing devout Jew insists on the rules of behavior for "the righteous gentiles."Christian subordination to authorities (Romans 13:1-7) is intended to enforce submission to leaders of the synagogues, not Roman government officials.Paul behaves in a way to confirm the very Jewish portrait of him in Acts: going first to the synagogues. show lessTags
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NO OF PAGES: 435 SUB CAT I: Commentary SUB CAT II: Apostalic Writings SUB CAT III: Paul DESCRIPTION: In this commentary on the book of Romans, Nanos seeks to portray Paul as thoroughly Jewish, even to the point of willing to give his life in the place of the Jewish people in the tradition of Moses to ensure their irrevocable stature as God's beloved for whom restoration is certain. He would like to provide the reader of Paul with a new lens for viewing him and his message to Rome, an historical Jewish context that Nanos hopes will lead to the reconsideration of his intentions and message.NOTES: SUBTITLE: The Jewish Context of Paul's Letter
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Mark D. Nanos (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is the author of The Mystery of Romans: The Jewish Context of Paul's Letter, which won the National Jewish Book Award for Jewish-Christian Relations. He also wrote The Irony of Galatians: Paul's Letter in First-Century Context and has contributed essays to various collected works.
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