Paul and Palestinian Judaism: A Comparison of Patterns of Religion

by E. P. Sanders

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The chief aims of this book are: to consider methodologically how to compare two (or more) related but different religions; to destroy the view of Rabbinic Judaism which is still prevalent in much, perhaps most, New Testament scholarship; to establish a different view of Rabbinic Judaism; to argue a case concerning Palestinian Judaism (that is, Judaism as reflected in material of Palestinian provenance) as a whole; to argue for a certain understanding of Paul; to carry out a comparison of show more Paul and Palestinian Judaism. - Preface. show less

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Picking up were WD Davies left off, Sanders goes back to a historical understanding of 1st Century Judaism so we can better understand Paul in the context of the the theology of his day.

This is not an easy book, in that Sanders addresses issues that are deep in the heart of the academic study of the Bible. DO NOT BUY THIS if all you want to do is get more information for a Sunday School class. But it is well written, even if you have to have some back ground to understand why what he says is important.

If you are really interested in Paul, this book is a must.
NO OF PAGES: 627 SUB CAT I: Paul SUB CAT II: First Century Judaism SUB CAT III: DESCRIPTION: The author takes a look at Paul from the perspective of how you become and continue to be a member of a community.NOTES: SUBTITLE:

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Original publication date
1977-06-01
People/Characters
Saint Paul

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Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS
296.3ReligionOther religionsJudaismJewish philosophy
LCC
BM177 .S2Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionJudaismJudaismGeneralHistory
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