Language:
English
Year of publication:
2024
Titel der Quelle:
New Testament Studies
Angaben zur Quelle:
70,1 (2024) 72-87
Keywords:
Paul, Criticism and interpretation
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New Testament. Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Monotheism
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Christianity and other religions Judaism Early church, ca. 30-600
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History
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Jewish diaspora History Post-exilic period, 586 B.C.-210 A.D.
Abstract:
In Christian tradition, Paul is the apostle to the nations. However, his portrayal in the Book of Acts is more nuanced. For a longer period, Paul's ministry is limited to Jews. Only from Acts 13 onwards does Paul slowly emerge as ministering to non-Jews. Yet even then, Paul remains foremost an emissary to diaspora Judaism. In its apology for Paul and his disputed way of including non-Jews into the people of God, Acts emphasises that Paul did so without diminishing the priority of Israel, as a staunch proponent of Jewish monotheism and in a way that took full account of the precarious situation of diaspora Judaism.
DOI:
10.1017/S0028688523000218
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