Romans 2:17–3:9: A Hidden Clue to the Meaning of Romans?
Romans 2:17-24 has regularly been read (and questioned) as an attempted proof of the sinfulness of all Jews, within an overall reading of 1:18-3:20, which sees it within the larger proof of the sinfulness of all humans. I propose, instead, to read it as an exposition and critique of the particular v...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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2012
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Journal for the study of Paul and his letters
Year: 2012, Volume: 2, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-25 |
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Volltext (lizenzpflichtig) |
| Summary: | Romans 2:17-24 has regularly been read (and questioned) as an attempted proof of the sinfulness of all Jews, within an overall reading of 1:18-3:20, which sees it within the larger proof of the sinfulness of all humans. I propose, instead, to read it as an exposition and critique of the particular vocation of the Jews (to be a light to the nations). 'Ihis makes much more sense of 3:2-3 in particular, which in turn sets up the subsequent discussions (3:21-31 and chapter 4) in a more coherent manner: Israel was "entrusted" with Gods oracles, was given them in order to pass them on to the world, but failed in that "trust." God, however, will remain faithful to the promise to bless the world through Israel- a promise then fulfilled in the Messiah. |
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| ISSN: | 2576-7941 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Journal for the study of Paul and his letters
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.2307/26426465 |