DESCRIPTION:

An advanced seminar primarily for doctoral students open on the 500-level on a limited basis to qualified master's-level students. The seminar is a study of Paul's developing understanding of Israel within the context of the eschatological fulfillment experienced by the church. Given the new salvific reality, how is one to understand God's purposes with Israel? The course will include not only reading and discussion of secondary literature, but also exegesis of key passages in the New Testament, Old Testament, and Second Temple Jewish literature.

An understanding of Paul's thought regarding Israel is of fundamental importance to the understanding of Paul's theology. In-depth study of Paul's understanding of the Christian gospel in his Jewish context can only strengthen the theological foundation necessary for effective ministry.

The course centers around informed discussion of the assigned readings and student presentations on several of the reading assignments. The seminar will meet weekly for a three-hour session.

Chae, Daniel J.-S. Paul as Apostle to the Gentiles. Paternoster, 1997.

Dunn, J. D. G. The Partings of the Ways: Between Christianity and Judaism and Their Significance for the Character of Christianity. Trinity Press, 1991.

Longenecker, Richard N., ed. The Road from Damascus: The Impact of Paul's Conversion on His Life, Thought, and Ministry. Eerdmans, 1997.

Nanos, Mark. The Mystery of Romans: The Jewish Context of Paul's Letter. Fortress Press, 1996.

Sanders, E. P. Paul, the Law and the Jewish People. Fortress Press, 1983.

Class presentations and discussion on assigned readings. For master's level students: term paper of 20 pages on a topic pertinent to the reading.

For master's level students: LG512 and NS501 and permission of the professor. No audits.

Elective.

No.