Jewish Law-Observance in Paul
Several statements in Paul’s letters have led scholars to conclude that Paul was not Law-observant and that he was at best indifferent, if not antagonistic, to Jewish Law-observance. This article challenges these views by situating supposedly “negative” statements on the Law within Paul’s discourse...
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| description | Several statements in Paul’s letters have led scholars to conclude that Paul was not Law-observant and that he was at best indifferent, if not antagonistic, to Jewish Law-observance. This article challenges these views by situating supposedly “negative” statements on the Law within Paul’s discourse on justification (Gal 2) and freedom from the Law of sin and death (Rom 7), and argues that aspects of 1 Cor 7, Gal 2–3, and Rom 3–4 imply Paul expected even believing Jews to remain Law-observant. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4f4f3e675b2944ba8fc1969842ed82402025-01-24T13:47:35ZengMDPI AGReligions2077-14442025-01-011619110.3390/rel16010091Jewish Law-Observance in PaulPaul T. Sloan0School of Christian Thought, Houston Christian University, Houston, TX 77074, USASeveral statements in Paul’s letters have led scholars to conclude that Paul was not Law-observant and that he was at best indifferent, if not antagonistic, to Jewish Law-observance. This article challenges these views by situating supposedly “negative” statements on the Law within Paul’s discourse on justification (Gal 2) and freedom from the Law of sin and death (Rom 7), and argues that aspects of 1 Cor 7, Gal 2–3, and Rom 3–4 imply Paul expected even believing Jews to remain Law-observant.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/16/1/91Gal 2:19Romans 71 Cor 71 Corinthians 9:20–21law-observancePaul within Judaism |
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| topic | Gal 2:19 Romans 7 1 Cor 7 1 Corinthians 9:20–21 law-observance Paul within Judaism |
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