Paul and Palestinian Judaism: A Comparison of Patterns of Religion

ISBN: 0800618998

Author: Sanders, E. P.

Condition: Used

Paul and Palestinian Judaism compares Judaism, understood on its own terms, with Paul, understood on his own terms. Sanders aims to:Consider methodologically how to compare two (or more) related but different religionsDestroy the view of Rabbinic Judaism which is still prevalent in much, perhaps most, New Testament scholarshipEstablish a different view of Rabbinic JudaismArgue a case concerning Palestinian Judaism as a wholeArgue for a certain understanding of PaulCarry out a comparison of Paul and Palestinian Judaism This volume makes a contribution not only to the understanding of Paul and his relationship to Judaism, but also to the study of Judaism itself.